Edinburgh Marathon

The Edinburgh Marathon is approaching its seventh year and a record number of entrants are expected, along with a record finishing time. The Edinburgh Marathon offers runners the ultimate personal challenge with a spectacularly scenic route, which takes runners past many of the city's famous landmarks and tourist attractions.

The Edinburgh Marathon is more than just a race – it is a festival of fun with entertainment throughout the course and finish line celebrations. Thousands of runners will be raising much needed funds for charitable causes.

How to enter

Asthma UK has a number of places available. Please note that if you are allocated a guaranteed place from us, you must pledge to raise a minimum of £500 for the charity. We will also require a non-refundable registration fee of £40 to confirm your place.

Please click on the link below to recieve your information pack.

The Hairy Haggis Team Relay

The Hairy Haggis Team Relay was introduced to give athletes of all abilities the opportunity to run along the same course of the marathon without having to run the 26.2 miles individually. Teams of four will run, splitting the marathon distance between them, with the longest leg about eight miles.

If you are allocated a guaranteed place, we will ask you to pledge to raise a minimum amount of £600 in sponsorship. There is a non-refundable registration fee of £40 to secure a place for your team. To get an application pack email events@asthma.org.uk.

Scottish Half Marathon

If you are not quite ready for the full marathon and don't want to run in a team, then how about joining us for the Scottish Half Marathon? This event is an excellent way of capturing the big race excitement of the Edinburgh Marathon and the grandstand finish at Musselburgh Racecourse.

If you are allocated a guaranteed place, we will ask you to pledge to raise a minimum amount of £300 in sponsorship. There is a non-refundable registration fee of £20 to secure your entry. To get an application pack email events@asthma.org.uk.

Join the Asthma UK Team!

If you have secured your own place - join the Asthma UK Team! Click on the use your own place link below to send us your details and we will send you a fundraising pack and a bright Asthma UK running vest to help you stand out in the crowd.

Fundraising - how to get started!

If you are ready to begin fundraising but not sure where to start, take a look at the online fundraising guide for ideas and inspiration!