🇬🇧Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Marathon
Expected May 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected May 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: May 24, 2026.
Course
170 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Edinburgh's marathon routes runners past Holyrood Palace (the King's Scottish residence) and through the striking Georgian New Town before heading east out of the city toward the East Lothian coast. The finish at Musselburgh racecourse, with views of the Firth of Forth, is characteristically Scottish and memorable. The 170m of elevation comes in early-course hills through the city — manageable but enough to separate trained runners from the hopeful. May temperatures are cool at 10–17°C, and the Scottish weather adds some uncertainty, though May is typically one of Edinburgh's driest months. The city's medieval castle, Arthur's Seat volcanic rock, and Georgian architecture make Edinburgh one of Britain's most photogenic marathon settings.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
9–17°C
Humidity
65–80%
Conditions
Cool Scottish spring — sun with passing showers
Wind
15–25 km/h, blustery sections
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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