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. As well as the Marathon, there are 3 other races you can take part in to support Who Cares? Scotland: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and the Marathon.
Thank you for choosing to fundraise for Who Cares? Scotland – we are incredibly grateful for your support.
To help ensure that funds raised go directly to our work supporting Care Experienced people, we kindly ask that fundraisers cover the cost of the event entry fee in the first instance. This avoids the organisation being out of pocket if the funds raised do not cover the cost of the entry fee.
If you raise more than the cost of your entry fee, we’ll be happy to look at reimbursing this, subject to approval and available funds.
If you have any questions about this policy or would like to discuss your fundraising plans, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you again for supporting Who Cares? Scotland.