Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Start: 29/05/2027
End: 30/05/2027

Charity places are now open for the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival!

We are thrilled to offer charity places in all major races in the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF), including the Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay, 10k and 5k and Junior events.

The Edinburgh Marathon is the UK’s second-biggest marathon, behind only London, and was voted ‘Fastest Marathon in the UK’ by readers of Runner’s World. The EMF is suitable for all abilities; whether you’re a first time runner or a seasoned pro.

By running as part of Team MND Scotland, every step you take and every penny you raise will bring us closer to our vision of a world without motor neuron disease. You’ll be helping us continue to fund pioneering research to find a cure and to support people with MND right here in Scotland, so they can spend the time they have left making precious memories with the ones they love.

Event Date

Saturday 29 May 2027

  • EMF 5k
  • EMF 10k
  • Junior 5k, 2k, 1.5k and Kids Kilometre

Sunday 30 May 2027

  • EMF Team Relay
  • EMF Half Marathon
  • Edinburgh Marathon

Entry Benefits

  • Wicking finisher’s t-shirt
  • Finisher’s medal & distance keyring
  • Finisher’s pack
  • Personalised event number with accurate timing chip
  • Event baggage facilities
  • Hydration & energy gel on route
  • Hydration & nutrition at the finish
  • Results posted in your account within 48 hours
  • Fantastic running experience

Everyone running for Team MND Scotland will also receive an MND Scotland technical T-shirt or running vest, as well as an MND Scotland fundraising pack and sponsor forms.

Sponsorship & Sign-up

Your support makes our work possible. All funds raised will help make time count for people living with MND today and fund the vital research which is bringing us closer to a cure. 

The minimum sponsorship requirements for each race are:

  • Full Marathon – £30 registration fee and £500 minimum sponsorship
  • Half Marathon – £20 registration fee and £350 minimum sponsorship
  • Hairy Haggis Relay – £40 registration fee per team and £500 minimum sponsorship
  • 10k  – £15 registration fee and £150 minimum sponsorship
  • 5k –  £10 registration fee and £100 minimum sponsorship
  • Junior events – £5 registration fee and minimum sponsorship of £35

All MND Scotland runners will receive:

  • Printable sponsorship forms
  • Help to set up an online sponsorship page with JustGiving
  • Technical running t-shirt or running vest to wear on the day
  • Information on MND Scotland and fundraising
  • An invitation to our post-race reception and treats at the finish line (Sunday 30 May only)

You can sign up for an MND Scotland charity place by clicking the button below. Runners must be 18 years or over for the Full Marathon. If you purchase your own place, but would still like to fundraise for MND Scotland, please get in touch with our fundraising team by emailing fundraising@mndscotland.org.uk or calling us 0141 332 3903.

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Before you go

Please consider donating to help make time count for people affected by MND.