Edinburgh Marathon Festival

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is an event for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to take on the challenge of a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Junior race – or if you’d prefer to share the distance in the Hairy Haggis Relay with friends, family or colleagues– we'd love you to join #TeamAlzScot.

Alzheimer Scotland are proud to be the Premier Affiliated Charity for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival with guaranteed discounted charity places available now.

Get your charity place accepted instantly. Places sold out early for 2025 so register now to guarantee your place.

Sunday 25 May 2025

Edinburgh Marathon 

• £50 registration fee  
• Fundraising target – £750
• Minimum age 18 years +

SOLD OUT

EMF Half Marathon 

• £35 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £500
• Minimum age 17 years +

SOLD OUT

Hairy Haggis Team Relay 

• Leg 1: 8.3miles, Leg 2: 5.5miles, Leg 3: 8miles, Leg 4: 4.4miles
• £160 per team registration fee  
• Fundraising target – £1500
• Minimum age 15 years +

Sign up here

Saturday 24 May 2025

Junior Races

• 1.5k (6-8 years) – £10 registration fee 
• 2k (9-12 years) – £10 registration fee - SOLD OUT
• 5k Junior (11-18 years) – £10 registration fee - SOLD OUT
• Fundraising target - £50

Sign up here

5k race 

• 5k  – £20 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £150
• Minimum age 11 years +

Sign up here

10k Race 

• 10k - £30 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £250
• Minimum age 15 years +

Sign up here

2026

Sunday 24 May 2026

Edinburgh Marathon 

• £50 registration fee  
• Fundraising target – £750
• Minimum age 18 years +

Sign up here

EMF Half Marathon 

• £35 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £500
• Minimum age 17 years +

Sign up here

Hairy Haggis Team Relay 

• Leg 1: 8.3miles, Leg 2: 5.5miles, Leg 3: 8miles, Leg 4: 4.4miles
• £160 per team registration fee  
• Fundraising target – £1500
• Minimum age 15 years +

Registrations open 23rd May 2025

Saturday 23 May 2026

Junior Races

• 1.5k (6-8 years) – £10 registration fee 
• 2k (9-12 years) – £10 registration fee 
• 5k Junior (11-18 years) – £10 registration fee 
• Fundraising target - £50

Registrations open 23rd May 2025

5k race 

• 5k  – £20 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £150
• Minimum age 11 years +

Registrations open 23rd May 2025

10k Race 

• 10k - £30 registration fee 
• Fundraising target – £250
• Minimum age 15 years +

Registrations open 23rd May 2025

Worried about fundraising? The above targets are suggested amounts we encourage you to work towards, not a minimum requirement. The fundraising team will support you throughout your fundraising journey and are happy to chat any time. 

Already secured your place? Join Team AlzScot

If you already have your own place secured at this event and would like to raise money for Alzheimer Scotland, let us know by phone on 0131 243 1453 or email [email protected] and we can send you a fundraising pack!

For any questions regarding race details including routes, times and directions please visit the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website

Volunteers needed for the weekend

• Welcoming our runners to our stall
• Cheer squad
• Serving tea & coffee
• Transporting items/Driver

Interested to volunteer with us? Get in touch with us on [email protected]