Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Join Team Red Cross for Scotland's biggest running festival.

25 May 2025

Edinburgh

Registration fee:: Half Marathon: £14.50
Sponsorship target:: Half Marathon: £400
Registration fee:: Full Marathon: £19.50
Sponsorship target:: Full Marathon: £500
Minimum age:: Full Marathon: 18 years or older

For all enquiries, please get in touch with the Events team at Challenges@redcross.org.uk

Why run with the British Red Cross?

We help people in the UK and across the world get the support they need in an emergency. By joining Team Red Cross, you'll be raising funds for this important work.

As part of our Team, we'll be on hand to support you throughout your event.

Join Team Red Cross and get:

Support
We'll support you with training plans and fundraising materials.
A running vest
Show your support by wearing a British Red Cross running vest.
Updates
We'll make sure you're kept up to date about the impact your fundraising has on the work we do.

It was an honour to be part of #TeamRedCross knowing how much they support so many people in need was the perfect incentive to keep running!

_{Becky – 2022 Team Red Cross runner}

Where is Edinburgh Marathon Festival?

The Edinburgh Marathon starts at Potterrow. The route then heads into the heart of the city before leading eastwards out towards the finish line on the Musselburgh coast.