Event Details
Dates & Times
30th May 2027 12:00
Take part in Scotland's biggest running festival and support children and families across Scotland!
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's biggest running festival and a fantastic event for a range of abilities. Take in the sights of Edinburgh on this famously flat route alongside 40,000 other runners, and cheered on by the amazingly encouraging crowds along the way.
The 2027 EMF events will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May 2027.
A Charity Entry means that Children First covers the cost of your entry fee. This cost is higher than the standard entry and so in return, we ask that you meet our minimum fundraising amount. To confirm your place and to cover our admin costs we charge a small registration fee, but this is less than a standard entry.
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Events available
- Kids Kilometre: Ages 3-6 | Starts 16:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £50
- Junior 1.5k: Ages 6-8 | Starts 13:30 | Minimum sponsorship required - £50
- Junior 2k: Ages 9-12 | Starts 13:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £50
- Junior 5k: Ages 11-18 | Starts 12:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £50
- 5k:11+ Ages | Starts 11:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £100.
- 10k: Ages 15+ | Starts 09:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £200.
- Half Marathon: Ages 17+ | Starts 08:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £400.
- Full Marathon: Ages 18+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £600.
- Team Relay: Ages 17+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £800.
Why Children First?
When you sign up for a charity place with Children First we will provide you with:
- A welcome pack with sponsor forms and helpful information to kick start your fundraising.
- A Children First t-shirt to wear proudly on the day of your race.
- Training hints and tips to help you reach your potential.
- Dedicated support from a member of our fundraising team to help you every step of the way.
Our supporters said:
"Thank you so much for your support! I was so happy about all your lovely words in your e-mails and letters. It was an absolutely honour to run Edinburghs Half Marathon for Children First. [...] It was a fantastic marathon festival - thank you so much for everything you have done. Your words motivated me to keep going."
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