Join #TeamSpinal for Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival!
This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.
The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world’s elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to sign up:
We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.
Got your own place?
If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
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FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Edinburgh Marathon must be aged 18 or older on Event Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Edinburgh Marathon is £30.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £500.00.
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £375.00 which is due on 10 December 2025. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 4 weeks after the event.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
How will I get my race pack?
Your timing chip is integrated into your number, there is no chip to attach to your shoe.
All entrants who have registered with a UK address will have their Event Number posted out to them in May. It should arrive no later than the day before the event.
There will be an Event Number Station available at Dynamic Earth on the Saturday of event weekend for Overseas, Late Entrant and Replacement number pick up for both Saturday and Sunday participants.
There will also be an Event Number Station available at the Sunday start area on the Sunday morning of event weekend for Overseas, Late Entrant and Replacement number pick up for Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay entrants.
Please note that if you have lost or forgotten your Event Number, there will be a £5 charge for a replacement so please remember to pack these when you leave your home or accommodation on the morning of the event.
For full FAQs click here.
Can I take part in a wheelchair?
Yes! Please enter the relevant information when prompted during registration.
As per the Edinburgh Marathon FAQs:
Yes. We welcome entries from wheelchair and handbike users across all of our events. There are no separate wheelchair or handbike races, anyone entering the events will be included within the mass field for their respective race. Anyone taking part in a wheelchair or handbike must be self propelled for the entire race, therefore, participants in electric wheelchairs and individuals being pushed by a friend/colleague are not permitted on the course.
I have my own place on the Edinburgh Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing your own place on the Edinburgh Marathon – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘I Have My Own Place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have your own place with the Edinburgh Marathon.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Who are Run for Charity?
Run for Charity are a third-party organisation who connect runners with events to participate in and charities to support. They’re a fantastic way to guarantee a place on high-demand races connected with a good cause and we’re so pleased to be partnered with them. More information can be found on their website here.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.
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