Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF), May 2024
With nine events to choose from, there is something for everyone. What will you do?
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) takes place in May 2024. The main marathon is classed as one of the fastest routes and a must-do for distance runners. With a good selection of different distances the EMF weekend has something for every runner.
Edinburgh Marathon (26.2 miles)
Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.
EMF Half
Directly preceding the Marathon, the EMF Half follows the same fast and flat route, offering genuine PB potential. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those who don't fancy the big 26.2 miles!
Hairy Haggis team relay
The EMF relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon! With each relay leg posing a different challenge. Make sure you pick and order your team wisely; which lucky runner with get The Glory Leg?
EMF 10k
The 10k falls on the Saturday of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and is run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
EMF 5k
The EMF 5k takes place on the Saturday and offers a picturesque route around Holryood Park with stunning views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
EMF 5k junior
The EMF 5k junior is for 9 - 12 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5k and 10k races, the routes will be around the beautiful Holyrood Park.
EMF 2k junior
This 2k junior race is for 9 - 12 year olds. As with the 5k and 10k races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park and are a great way to encourage children to be active and get involved in running.
EMF 1.5k junior
The 1.5k junior race is for 6 - 8 year olds. A perfect way to get younger children involved in keeping active. As with the other junior races, the EMF 1.5k junior race will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.
EMF Kids' Kilometre
It's never too early to inspire children to be active. The EMF Kids' Kilometre race gives children aged 3 - 6 years old a chance to run a kilometre of the beautiful Holyrood Park.
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For more information
Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) website (external website)
