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 Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

Join Team Breakthrough T1D and take on a race at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Scotland’s biggest running event of the year!
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Date: 29-30 May 2027 Price: £10-£60

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About the event

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s biggest running event of the year, and 2027 is looking to be their greatest year yet!

Taking place over the May bank holiday weekend, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival features lots of amazing events for you to take part in, including:

Saturday 29 May 2027

  • 5k Junior Race
  • 2k Junior Race
  • 1.5k Junior Race
  • Kids Kilometre
  • Adults 5k Race
  • Adults 10k Race

Sunday 30 May 2027

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • Team Relay

So, whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for your next marathon PB, or just getting started on your running journey, there’s a distance to suit you! You can even get your little ones involved by signing up for any of the junior runs!

Sign up today and be part of something amazing in 2027, all whilst helping to raise vital funds for type 1 diabetes research.

How to enter the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

Apply for a Breakthrough T1D charity place

Registration fee: £10-£60 plus a small booking fee, depending on your chosen event

Minimum sponsorship target: £50-£600 depending on your chosen event

Register now

Use your own place

If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we’d be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way.

You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!

Use your own place

How we’ll support you

Our support includes:

  • A fundraising pack upon request
  • Fantastic stewardship
  • A Breakthrough T1D running vest*
  • Cheering materials for your family and friends

*Your Breakthrough T1D running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 in sponsorship.

Get in touch

For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser, at hcummings@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

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