Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 fundraising
29-30 May 2027
Take on one of Scotland’s most iconic running weekends. No matter the distance, you can raise money for a cause you care about in Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
Take part in an unforgettable running festival in Scotland’s capital.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival brings together runners of all ages and abilities for a weekend packed with inspiring challenges. From family-friendly races to the UK’s fastest marathon course, there’s an event for everyone to enjoy while raising money for a good cause.
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Explore Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks, Holyrood Park and stunning coastal scenery across a range of routes.
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Join thousands of runners and supporters in a festival atmosphere across an action-packed weekend.
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Choose from events ranging from 1K to the full Marathon, with options for children, beginners, experienced runners and teams.
Start fundraising with JustGiving, the event’s official fundraising partner.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Why fundraise for charity at Edinburgh Marathon Festival?
- Make every mile matter
- Support a cause you love
- Join thousands of charity runners
READY TO RUN?
How to start fundraising
Choose your distance, get a place, and start fundraising.
FUNDRAISING TIPS
How to reach your fundraising target
Donate to your own page
Raise up to 29% more by making a donation to yourself.
Connect your fitness app
Raise up to 31% more by logging your training on your Fundraising Page.
Share your page on social
Spread the word on social media: every share is worth an average of £10.
WHY JUSTGIVING?
Why choose JustGiving for Edinburgh Marathon Festival?
Trusted by millions
Millions of people have used JustGiving to raise over £7 billion for charities and good causes.
Easy fundraising page creation
Raise money easily with fun, simple, and innovative fundraising tools.
Built-in fitness app integrations
Log your training and raise 31% more money by linking your Strava or Fitbit account.
Mobile-friendly sharing
Share on social, email, messaging apps, and more, right from your profile.
Fundraising coaching and tips
Get milestone celebrations and fundraising tips with timely, personalised emails.
Fundraising Heroes board
Track your position on the board and raise money with others doing the same event.
The weekend of 29th and 30th May 2027.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the UK’s biggest running festivals, offering a range of events from children’s races and 5K runs through to the Half Marathon, Marathon and Team Relay. Participants enjoy routes that showcase Edinburgh’s famous landmarks, Holyrood Park and coastal scenery.
Choose your event and create your JustGiving Fundraising Page for Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 →
Fundraising on JustGiving is fast, fun, and easy! Learn more about raising money on JustGiving.
Visit the official website for more information on securing your entry to Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027.
Yep! You can connect your Strava app to your Fundraising Page to auto-share your training activity (which leads to more money raised on average).
Yes, you can participate while raising money for charity at the same time.
Sharing your page is key to getting donations (and raising more for your chosen charity). Check out our top tips for sharing your Fundraising Page to see the best ways.
Yes, JustGiving is the official fundraising platform of Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 at a glance
Event: Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027
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Date: 29-30 May 2027
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Distance: Kids Kilometre, Junior 1.5K, Junior 2K, Junior 5K, 5K, 10K, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Start location: Various locations across Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend
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Organiser: Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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Fundraising platform: JustGiving