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Run the Edinburgh Marathon for charity

Fancy running 26 miles around Edinburgh in aid of Sightsavers? Your charity run can help raise money to support our sight-saving work in Africa and Asia.

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Whizz past some of Edinburgh’s historic sites on one of the UK’s fastest marathons.

The 26.2-mile course starts in the city centre, passing Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse before the final stretch along the Victorian Portobello promenade.

More than 30,000 runners attend the event each year and the course is flat, meaning you can pick up your pace if you’re feeling competitive.

With nine races in total taking place over the May bank holiday weekend, the Edinburgh Marathon promises a buzzing atmosphere that will get you pumped for a personal best.

Event information

When: Sunday 25 May 2025
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Registration fee: £52
Fundraising target: £600

How to register

You can sign up to run for Sightsavers by completing the online registration form on the Run for Charity website. The entry fee is £52, and we ask runners to raise £600 for our vital charity work.

We’re here to support you with your fundraising and help you smash your target. Visit our fundraising page for ideas or email [email protected].

Your run, your impact

The £600 you raise could pay for six operations to treat people with advanced trachoma.

Any fundraising questions? Drop us a line!

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Please do get in touch with any queries. We’d love to hear from you!

Email us at [email protected]
Phone 01 663 7666

For answers to some of the most common queries, see our frequently asked questions.

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