Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Edinburgh Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Edinburgh (Scotland, United Kingdom)

LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomShow on map(55.9533° N, 3.1883° W)
Date & StatusMay 29, 2027 to May 30, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +163 m

Edinburgh Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Edinburgh, Scotland, GB focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +83 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +83 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +62 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +163 m D+), and EMF 5 km (5 km, +127 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 29, 2027 to May 30, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (edinburghmarathon.com).

Official website
Edinburgh Marathon in Edinburgh (Work: "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastLakes & PondsNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesRelayCulture & HistoryMulti-DayCapitals & Major CitiesLandmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+83 m1 m - 84 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+83 m1 m - 84 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+62 m3 m - 97 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+163 m38 m - 123 mLoop courseRoute & profile
EMF 5 kmRoad Running5 km+127 m38 m - 128 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+83 m D+
Elevation loss
-83 m D-
Altitude range
1 m - 84 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.4 % / 8.1 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+83 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS55.9457° N, 3.1893° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1 m to 84 m above sea level (+83 m D+, -83 m D-)

Peak: 84 m·at 0 km·Ø 0.4 %
1 m29 m56 m84 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km84 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Edinburgh Marathon take place?

Edinburgh Marathon takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, GB (start area at coordinates 55.9533° N, 3.1883° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 29, 2027 to May 30, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Edinburgh Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +83 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +83 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +62 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +163 m D+), and EMF 5 km (5 km, +127 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Edinburgh Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +83 m of elevation gain and -83 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1 m and 84 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Edinburgh Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (edinburghmarathon.com).