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Running Races in Edinburgh: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Edinburgh1 established annual road race in Edinburgh. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Edinburgh
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K | May | Net-downhill marathon leaving the city along the coast to Musselburgh — often wind-assisted. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Edinburgh use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in May. Net-downhill marathon leaving the city along the coast to Musselburgh — often wind-assisted.
- Are there 10K races in Edinburgh?
- Yes. Edinburgh Marathon Festival (May).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.