Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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About the race
Ediburgh Marathon Festival is a multi-race event in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a full marathon, half marathon, the EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay, plus 10K, 5K and several junior races. The course is described as flat and fast, with the marathon starting in Potterrow, Edinburgh and finishing in Musselburgh along the East Lothian coast, where crowds rally along the finish straight. The 10K and 5K run in Holyrood Park near Dynamic Earth, delivering panoramic city views and Edinburgh Castle.
The weekend also features junior events and a team relay, adding a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with spectators surrounding the finish area. The event has been voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.