The route takes in all the best sites of Edinburgh and surrounding Realise your potential and run a PB in Edinburgh.

Whether you are looking to break four hours for the first time, raise money for charity or regularly break 2hrs 30mins, all entrants run to achieve a goal or finish in a personal best time. 

Edinburgh provides a stunning back drop to this IAAF accredited race event. The historic city including Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful East Lothian looks forward to welcoming you!

This prestigious and highly sought after event offers all runners the chance to achieve - it's fast and flat. With an overall elevation drop of almost 40m the EMF has the fastest marathon route in the UK but you need to be quick to get your place, entries are on a first-come, first-served basis and have sold out every year since 2008.

Edinburgh Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Comments on the marathon: sponsors, new course and expectations for the event.

City On Course For Fastest Edinburgh Marathon

Human Interest Story

Organisers of the Edinburgh Marathon are pressing ahead with next year's race despite concerns over its funding.

Edinburgh Marathon Running On In Spite Of Cash Blow

Edinburgh Marathon stripped of its public funding will continue to plan for a 2007 race; while Edinburgh City Council with support form Scotland's publicly funded sports agencies plans to organize its own marathon.

Rivals in the race after Edinburgh Marathon is stripped of funds

Following a series of crisis meetings, marathon organisers have been told they will not be getting any more cash.

Edinburgh Marathon Facing End Of The Road

Scotland's biggest marathon deserves better

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results