Edinburgh Marathon

People running the Edinburgh Marathon

Come and be part of 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.

The full weekend of events attracts around 30,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to support. There are 9 races on offer over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races. There really is something for everyone, so why not make the most of the Bank Hol

Key Information

Date: May 25 2025

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 17:00

Event Capacity: 5

Cost: Tickets for the event cost £31.20 and we ask that you raise £500 in sponsorship

Tickets for this event cost £30 and we ask you to raise £250 in sponsorship. 

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A guaranteed Charlie Waller Trust place costs £31.20

We kindly ask our runners to fundraise the minimum of £500 in sponsorship.

What happens if I do not raise the minimum fundraising target?

  • We have a dedicated fundraising team who will be there to support you on fundraising ideas and tips to help you reach your target
  • We set a minimum fundraising target to ensure we are able to cover the cost of the place
  • Please make sure you feel confident you'll be able to hit target before you apply
  • If you are struggling, please get in touch, we're here to help.

It is brilliant that you would like to take part in the Edinburgh Marathon 2025 and support our work.

We want to make sure that we provide you with all the support and encouragement needed to make this event a great experience to remember. We want you to truly feel like you are a part of #TeamCharlieWaller.

As a runner with #TeamCharlieWaller we’ll give you:

• Support from our lovely office team and a dedicated contact
• Branded technical running top
• Tips for achieving your fundraising target

We will use email to contact you and only ever call you if we need to discuss your application.

Join #TeamCharlieWaller using your own registered ballot place.

If you have already secured your own place for this event and would like to support us, please let us know via emailing us at fundraising@charliewaller.org

This will allow us to get in touch with you to provide support and encouragement as well as to send you our branded Charlie Waller technical running top. We want to be there for you as much as possible. 

Please read these carefully before registering for a place via Run for Charity. You will be asked to confirm that you accept these during the checkout process.

Edinburgh Marathon 2025 (the ‘Event’)

Terms and Conditions for a guaranteed place for the Charlie Waller Trust.

Sunday 25 May 2025

Participation and Fundraising

By accepting a guaranteed place in the Event you agree with the Charlie Waller Trust (the 'Trust') that you:

  • Will inform the Trust immediately if you are unable to take part in the Event.
  • Will pledge to raise a minimum of £500 for the Trust.
  • Will pay a registration fee of £30 (this is non-refundable and non-transferable, once my place has been confirmed)
  • Will contact the Trust as soon as possible if you are not sure you are able to raise the funds required.
  • Will only use lawful means to fundraise for the Trust and will not do anything that harms or is likely to harm the reputation of the Trust.
  • Agree that Gift Aid payments cannot be counted towards your fundraising pledge and instead will be considered as over and above the pledged fundraising total.
  • Give permission for your name, photograph, feedback and comments to be used free of charge in any future publicity, advertising, fundraising materials and on our social media channels and/or promotion of the Trust.


Health & Safety

I confirm that:

  • I am taking part in the event at my own risk and will not hold the Trust responsible for any accident, injury or illness sustained.
  • I will prepare myself to the best of my ability for the physical challenge and will check with my doctor if I have any concerns as to whether I am medically fit to participate in the Event.
  • I will comply with the health and safety and other rules and regulations issued by the Event organisers.

I confirm that I will be at least 17 years old on Sunday 25 May 2025 and I accept all points stated in these terms and conditions.

If you have a question about this event please get in touch. We will be happy to help. 

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