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THE Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2013 is only a matter of days away!!

Final details and purchased tickets

YOUR final details documents and any purchased bus or comedy and carbs tickets are available to download in your My Details account.  Your final details will give you all the information you need to know to prepare fully for race day - please read it so that you know where to go to start, which pen you are in and other handy information such as where the toilets and hydration stations are.  If you have ordered Comedy and Carbs tickets or bus tickets, print off your ticket as you will be asked to show it to gain entry to Comedy and Carbs or on boarding the bus.

 If you are not running, please let us know by logging on to your My Details account and clicking on 'Withdraw'.  

eGoodybag

WHY not take this chance to reflect on your training runs over the last 6 months and enjoy some of the offers contained in your eGoodybag. Egoodybag 2013

As part of your entry you can benefit from exclusive eGoodybag offers.

You can choose from discounts including FREE men's and women's running magazine, 10% off full ticket price at Our Dynamic Earth, 20% off at Edinburgh Marriott, 10% saving at Run and Become, and much much more. New offers added. Why not take a look at our fantastic offers and CLICK HERE.

 

RECOMMENDED - purchase EMF travel/bus tickets nowBus tickets

YOU'VE entered, now have you thought about how you're getting to and from your destinations? Where does it start? Where does it finish? It is strongly recommended you buy your bus ticket(s) in advance to ensure you have all you need ahead of race weekend.

Book your bus tickets now. CLICK HERE.

  

Comedy n Carbs tickets - SOLD OUT!

Mark Nelson

THIS year's event will include the very funny Mark Nelson - Scottish Comedian of the Year 2006, alongside the up-and-coming Scott Gibson - Winner of the Highlight Comedy Club New Act competition in 2011, all compered by the hilarious Des Clarke who, incidently, is running the half marathon this year so should be able to relate to a lot of runners! Throw in some pasta, toss in some salad and a pinch of mickey-taking and this event is sure to be a sell-out. And it is!

Venue: Dynamic Earth on Saturday 25th May (6.30pm). 

 

  

Official EMF Adidas Merchandise update

emf hoodieOFFICIAL EMF Adidas merchandise can now only be purchased via Run and Become at the EMF HUB on Friday 24th/Saturday 25th May and Reunion Area on Sunday 26th May. No merchandise orders can be placed online from Thursday 16th May until post race weekend.

 

  

Pre-race FAQ'sPre-race FAQ's

AS you can imagine, we receive a lot of emails and enquiries in the run up to the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend. Therefore we have made up a list of all the most frequently asked questions HERE.

Please make sure you read these carefully before contacting us.
 

  
   

Its Official - Edinburgh is the Fastest Marathon in the UK

THE May edition of Runner's World magazine carried out extensive research into which of the 10 most popular marathons for UK runners were the fastest. A single comparison (like average time) could skew the results so Runner's World used 200 different comparisons to establish which was the fastest marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon came out as the fastest marathon in the UK. The course has an elevation drop of almost 40 metres.

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We were also rated as the best race of any distance in Scotland in the February edition of Runner’s World magazine. It just goes to prove yet again that the Edinburgh Marathon is a must for anyone looking for a PB or just looking for a great race.