Event summary 
27 May

Edinburgh Marathon

Family event Family event Online entry Online entry
Activity:
Road running26.2 miles
Date & time: Sunday 27 May 2012 09.50 AM
Edinburgh Marathon
Charities involved with this event... 
CharitiesCharity guaranteed places are available for this event - the charity allocates you one of their 'guaranteed' places in return for you raising an agreed sponsorship amount. Browse the list of charities below - look for the Guaranteed places Guaranteed places logo and then use the 'Request information pack' link to get more details from the charity.
Arthritis Research UK Arthritis Research UK Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
All of our ‘Team A’ Runners will receive: - An official fundraising pack giving tips and advice on mustering those funds. - Top training, nutritional and health advice to make sure you’re ready for the challenge. - A specialist team running vest. - Unlimited support from the Arthritis Research UK Sports Events Team. (207711)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
Asthma UK Asthma UK Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
The Edinburgh Marathon offers runners the ultimate personal challenge with a spectacularly scenic route, which takes runners past many of the city's famous landmarks and tourist attractions. The Edinburgh Marathon is more than just a race – it is a festival of fun with entertainment throughout the course and finish line celebrations. Thousands of runners will be raising much needed funds for charitable causes. (802364)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Breakthrough Breast Cancer Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
With 125 women and one man being diagnosed with breast cancer every day in the UK, there is always the need for more people to support our work. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity determined to change lives by removing the fear of breast cancer for good. We’ll support you every step of the way with your fundraising efforts with fundraising Packs, training plans, sponsorship forms, expert advice, exclusive discounts and Breakthrough running vest or t-shirt. (1062636/SC039058)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
Christian Aid Christian Aid Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Join us in Edinburgh in May 2012 and you will be sampling one of the most picturesque marathon routes complete with coastline and castles. And, with the course’s overall drop of 150ft, this is a great run for keen runners looking to set a new personal best. (1105851)
Category: International aid - general
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis Trust Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
We promise all our runners loads of support and encouragement along the way including: Team CF running vest or t-shirt; Comprehensive fundraising pack; Access to our online interactive Training Zone; Team newsletters; Team enewsletters; Post run hospitality. (1079049)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
Guide Dogs Guide Dogs Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
By taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon in aid of Guide Dogs, you'll be helping us to continue our mission of providing guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people. (209617)
Category: Animals - helping
Institute of Cancer Research Institute of Cancer Research Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world's top cancer research organisations and the only one in Europe directly involved in all stages of cancer research, from genetics through to drug development. The ICR's unique partnership with The Royal Marsden Hospital forms Europe's largest cancer research centre and ensures that discoveries made in the ICR's laboratories are swiftly translated into treatment and care for those affected by cancer. (X90004)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
JDRF is the world's leading type 1 diabetes research charity. Take part in this fantastic marathon challenge to help find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. (295716)
Category: Medical & health - research
LEPRA Health in Action LEPRA Health in Action Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Why not take in the many historic sites of Edinburgh whilst you run? Start your marathon journey in the picturesque city centre and make a grandstand finish at the Musselburgh Racecourse. For our guaranteed placed we do require a minimum Sponsorship of £500. (213251)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
Make-A-Wish Foundation UK Make-A-Wish Foundation UK Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. It began in 2003 and has continually grown in popularity and stature, having just received a 97% satisfaction rating in a recent Runner's World poll. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles. (295672/SC037479)
Category: Children's - welfare
Marie Curie Cancer Care Marie Curie Cancer Care Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides free nursing care and support to more than 25,000 patients and their family every year. By taking on your own challenge you'll be helping us continue this work. When you join our Daffodil Team, we'll support you all the way with training tips, a fundraising pack and advice from your local fundraiser on how to reach your sponsorship goal. (207994)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
Mercy Ships Mercy Ships Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Flat & Fast. This course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World in 2008. Great if it's your first marathon or you are looking for a PB! (1053055)
Category: International aid - emergency relief
The ICR's Everyman Appeal The ICR's Everyman Appeal Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Everyman is an appeal run by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) to raise funds for its pioneering prostate and testicular cancer research. The ICR is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes. Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer. (X90004)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Join the team of Roy's Runners at the Edinburgh Marathon! We provide a special Roy’s Runner vest, fundraising pack, and full support with training and fundraising up to and on the day. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer. We fund unique research into the early detection of lung cancer, health promotion work and lung cancer patient care. Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer. (1046854 / SC037596)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
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Event details 
Activities: Road runningRoad running - 26.2 miles
Location: London Road or Regent Road
Edinburgh
Lothian
UK
Route:
On route: Water stations, Distance markers
Setting: Town
Profile: Flat
Affiliation: None
Entry limit:
Age limit:
Team entries: See website
Prizes: Cash, Medal, Certificate, T-shirt, Goody bag
Facilities: Toilets, Parking, Bag storage, Refreshments
Notes:
This marathon is flat & fast! This course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World in 2008. Great if it's your first marathon or you are looking for a PB! Each runner will receive a wicking technical finishers t-shirt, accurate chip timing, 16 week tailored training plan based on your fitness level, commemorative race certificate with your chip time, great medal, results posted on the website within 48 hrs, finishers goodybag and a fantastic running experience. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival will take place on 26th and 27th May 2012. Races include the full marathon, half marathon, hairy haggis team relay, 10k, 5k, 1.5k junior race for 6-10 year olds, 3k junior race for 11-14 year olds, 5k wheelchair race, 5k hand-bike race, mascot race and international breakfast run.
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Entry details 
Postal entry: No
Online entry: Yes
Entry on day: No
Entry fees: £46.00 - £75.00
Website: Entry details & enquiries
Entries are now open. You can enter online or obtain a guaranteed place by running for charity. Also if you were unsuccessful in the London Marathon ballot you can get a guaranteed entry in the Edinburgh Marathon.
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