Edinburgh Marathon
Lo esencial
El Edinburgh Marathon es uno de los maratones primaverales más históricos y populares del Reino Unido, con raíces que se remontan a principios de los años 1980 y ahora es el punto central del Festival del Edinburgh Marathon, un evento de múltiples disciplinas. Combinando la historia de la ciudad con paisajes costeros, la carrera se ha convertido en un destino importante para corredores británicos e internacionales que buscan un maratón primaveral rápido y bien organizado en un escenario dramático. El evento atrae a un amplio elenco que va desde competidores de clubes y atletas de élite persiguiendo tiempos clasificatorios, hasta maratonistas primerizos atraídos por la atmósfera del festival y los excelentes servicios de apoyo. El recorrido reúne muchos de los mejores sitios y paisajes de Edimburgo: los corredores pasan por el dramático horizonte dominado por el Castillo de Edimburgo y la cresta volcánica de Arthur's Seat, atraviesan la histórica Ciudad Vieja y el área de Holyrood, y disfrutan de largos tramos junto a la costa del Firth of Forth con vistas amplias al mar y brisas refrescantes. Las secciones relativamente planas y rápidas a lo largo de la carretera costera y el paseo marítimo alrededor de Portobello y Musselburgh ofrecen excelentes oportunidades para mejorar tus marcas personales, mientras que el apoyo de la multitud, las bandas locales y los marcadores de kilómetros mantienen la energía alta durante todo el recorrido. El Edinburgh Marathon es un recorrido certificado que cumple con los estándares de medición nacional e internacional y es reconocido como un clasificatorio para Boston (BQ). La organización de la carrera se enfoca en la experiencia del corredor con señalización clara del recorrido, abundantes avituallamientos, apoyo médico y una zona de meta animada con medallas, refrescos y entretenimiento del festival, lo que la hace una maratón memorable y accesible para corredores de todas las capacidades.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Grupo numeroso
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Buena energía del público
2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival announced for 29–30 May 2027; registration open
Jun 24, 2026Organisers have announced the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival will take place 29–30 May 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) is scheduled for Sunday 30 May 2027 at 10:00am. Registration is open as of 2026-06-24. 2027 entry prices have not yet been published; 2026 prices are held as reference only.
Men's course record: Joel Kipkemboi Kiptoo 2:13:33 (2018)
May 27, 2018Joel Kipkemboi Kiptoo set the Edinburgh Marathon men's course record with a time of 2:13:33 on 27 May 2018, the fastest recorded finish on the current Edinburgh–Musselburgh route (downhill/point-to-point).
Women's course record: Zinaida Semenova 2:33:36 (2005)
Jun 12, 2005Zinaida Semenova holds the women's course record for the Edinburgh Marathon with a time of 2:33:36, set on 12 June 2005 during the earlier circuit-format edition that produced the standing women's best.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Holyrood Park
The course passes the dramatic Holyrood Park with views of Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat
Iconic volcanic peak overlooking the route and central Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament
Runners pass the modern Scottish Parliament building at the foot of the Royal Mile
Royal Mile / Old Town
The route runs through or alongside the historic Royal Mile and medieval Old Town streets
Princes Street & Princes Street Gardens
The marathon skirts Edinburgh's main shopping street with skyline views of the castle
Leith Waterfront
The course goes through Leith, offering riverside and dockland scenery along the Firth of Forth approaches
Musselburgh Racecourse
Traditional finish area for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, with race facilities and spectator stands
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GB
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be 18 years or older on race day
- Must hold a valid race entry and wear issued race number visibly
- Entrants must be fit to run; medical clearance recommended if you have pre-existing conditions
- Participants must comply with race rules, marshals and event organisers' instructions
- No unauthorised entries, race numbers are non-transferable
- Pushchairs, animals and personal support vehicles are not permitted on the course; wheelchair athletes must register in the dedicated wheelchair category
- Must finish within the published course time limit (approximately 6 hours)
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID
- Emergency contact details
- Medical information / medical consent
- Proof of age for age-category entries (if requested)
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Ballot (Lottery)
- Tour Operator/Travel Package
- Club/Group Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances for standard entries
Paid bib transfers to another registered runner permitted up to 7 days before race subject to a £10 administration fee
Deferral to the next year permitted — medical deferrals accepted with a doctor's note up to race day (no fee); non-medical deferrals allowed up to 14 days before the event for a £15 fee
If the organiser cancels the event, entrants will be offered either a full refund or a free deferral to the next running of the Edinburgh Marathon
The race is part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and finishes at Musselburgh Racecourse after a scenic point-to-point route that includes coastal views and landmarks such as Arthur's Seat and stretches along the Firth of Forth.
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical race shirt, and there is a lively finish area with food, drink and often a post-race beer garden.
The event includes an expo, a half marathon, 10K and junior races, and typically offers chip timing and pace groups; it is UK Athletics certified and commonly used as a Boston Qualifier for eligible performances.
Aid stations with water, electrolyte drink and sports nutrition are positioned regularly along the course (approximately every 3–4 miles), and organizers recommend using public transport to reach the start and finish due to limited parking near Musselburgh.
Comunidad
Historias, consejos y fotos del día de carrera de corredores que han completado este recorrido.
Reseñas de la comunidad
Aprende de otros corredores y comparte ideas que ayuden a quienes vienen después a cruzar la meta.

