Event Type:Running
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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Location:Edinburgh
Distance:Various
Registration fee:From £25
Fundraising target:£300-£500
Event date:30th May 2027
Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.
About the event
Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival! Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon courses are perfect for novices as well as seasoned runners looking for a PB. They will take you on the scenic route through the city and along the beautiful coastal path. Register for either the half or full marathon, and grant wishes with every step you take on the #WishHero team.
Registration Options
Charity Place
Sign up for a Charity Place directly through Make-A-Wish here, and be a part of Team #WishHero for 2027! Registration fees start from as little as £25, and fundraising targets start from £300.
Own Place
If you were one of the lucky ones to acquire a place directly through the organisers, help to make wishes come true by choosing to run for Make-A-Wish. Join our team for free here, set your own fundraising target, and be a 2027 #WishHero.
How we'll support you
- A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
- Access to our online training hub and app
- Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
- Any fundraising materials you may require
- Dedicated member of the Events Team to help
- Thank you letter and certificate
Why run for us in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival?
By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival, you'll be transforming lives for children like Lucasz, from Edinburgh. Lucasz wished 'to have a VR headset' - his wish was made possible because of #WishHeroes like you.
Please take a second to share Lukasz's wish