Edinburgh Marathon and Team Relay

Marathon and Relay Entry Field
We are expecting over 20,000 entrants in the 2010 Edinburgh Marathon Festival.

 

Entry Categories and Prices
Entries open on 1st September 2009 and are on a first come, first served basis until we reach our entry capacity - we reached entry capacity on 19th December 2008 for the 2009 marathon. Click here to get information about Entry Categories and Prices.

2010 Route
The 2010 route will follow much of the same route as previous year...read more.

Course profile
The Edinburgh Marathon was rated the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World magazine. The course has an overall elevation drop of 40m which should make it a good course for those looking for a good time or a personal best.

 

Water and Fuel Stations
Strathmore Water 250ml and Lucozade Sport Orange 250ml Sports Cap Energy Drinks will be served on the course. No gels will be served on route. Click here for more info.

Baggage
Full marathon runners will be able to store baggage on trucks located at the start. This will be transported to the finish and available for pick up at Musselburgh Racecourse as shown on the map of the venue.

Transport
We offer a shuttle bus service for runners back to the city center after the race and a Bus Service for Relay Teams. Please find further information about transport and parking on our website.

Accommodation
If you are interested in information about accomodation see more details here.

Weather conditions
May/June are probably the best months to run a marathon in Edinburgh.  The wind is soft and the average maximum temperature on Race Day is around 17 degrees. Visit BBC Weather online for up to date weather.

ChampionChip
Timings for all runners will be recorded using the ChampionChip system, read more.

Photographs
Our official race photographers are Marathon Photo. Please visit their website at www.marathon-photos.com to find a photograph of yourself.  Click here to see photographs from previous years of the Marathon.

In the interest of safety
The Race Director and the Emergency Services reserve the right to stop the race at any time, if deemed necessary.  These would be in circumstances beyond our control and no refunds would be given.