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Run for Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland charity places in Edinburgh Marathon

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK UK
Sunday 24 May 2020 10:00 AM
Road running26.2 miles Road running

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic, this marathon route takes you along the Edinburgh coastline and has sold out every year since 2008. Run for #TeamAlzScot and receive a running vest, fundraising pack, training support and cheer crew on the day of the event.

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Event summary

Experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Once a year, thousands upon thousands of runners descend upon Edinburgh for a weekend of fun, festivities and sweat, all in the name of charity. With a wide range of races and distances on offer, there’s an event to suit runners of all ages and abilities, whatever your training programme.

This EMF full marathon route has previously been voted the fastest marathon in the UK. Great if it's your first marathon or you are looking for a PB!

City landmarks and coastal towns

  • Join 1,000's of other like-minded individuals
  • 26.2 miles around the iconic sights of Edinburgh
  • Fast and flat course, perfect for a PB
  • Head along the scenic coastline
  • Incredibly uplifting support from the locals

Flat, fast, coastal route

Starting on Potterrow in the grounds of one of the oldest Universities in the world, this incredible city centre start takes you through the very heart of Edinburgh, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop.

The route then takes in the ‘Gothic Rocket’, otherwise known as the Scott Monument, as it meanders down the historic Royal Mile.

As you reach Musselburgh, you’ll run past the oldest golf course in the world, before heading further East on the flat to Gosford House. As you turn and head back along the coast, you’ll see the beautiful finish line ahead, one of the greatest sights for any marathon runner!

With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we believe that this is the fastest marathon route in the world.

Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat - an extinct volcano which forms most of Holyrood Park. Dynamic Earth, home to the EMF Hub, sits at its base.

Also happening that weekend

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has a choice of runs making it open to a wide range of ages and abilities, including:

  • Edinburgh Half Marathon
  • Hairy Haggis Team Relay
  • Edinburgh 10K
  • Edinburgh 5K
  • Junior Races

Make a weekend of it in Edinburgh

For one weekend in May, in a city famous for its culture and festivals, running and raising money is the talk of the town. Why not spend the weekend exploring everything Edinburgh has to offer, including this epic running festival!

Edinburgh Castle
Make sure to visit the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle for a great family day out.

"...the crowd and support was fantastic."

"Ran my first Marathon and the memories will live with me forever. Amazing running next to the beach, and I must say the crowd and support was fantastic. Big thank you to all the staff, volunteers and everyone else for making it a great day." - Toseef Istakhar

Edinburgh Marathon review
"I had such an amazing time & the people of Edinburgh are what has made me get through it! Thank you so much & I won't be forgetting my first marathon, so glad I got to do it in Edinburgh!" - Catherine Marshall

Run for charity

Charities depend on the goodwill and effort of their supporters to survive, so make your race day a true cause for celebration by choosing to run the Edinburgh Marathon for one of the many worthy causes.

Race day rewards

  • A wicking technical finishers t-shirt
  • Accurate chip timing
  • 16 week training plan based on your fitness level
  • Great medal
  • Results posted on the website within 48 hrs
  • Race recovery pack
  • A fantastic running experience!

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Fundraise for Alzheimer Scotland

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THEN FUNDRAISE
£500

How your fundraising will help

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity providing a 24-hour helpline, dementia resource centres and advisors whilst also funding vital research.

Every £9.38 raised can pay for an hour of support from their Freephone Dementia Helpline; £100 could help their Community Activity Organisers run a group like Music Memories or £880 could fund a day of dementia research.

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Alzheimer Scotland
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£30.00
THEN FUNDRAISE
£500
FIND OUT MORE NOW

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Fundraising

Full details about costs and fundraising.

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