Course & Elevation

The Edinburgh Marathon follows a scenic loop course through Scotland's historic capital, starting and finishing at Murrayfield Stadium. The course takes runners past iconic landmarks including the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and Arthur's Seat, with moderate rolling hills throughout. The route showcases the city's Georgian architecture, green spaces, and coastal views along the Forth of Firth.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 55%

Cool Scottish spring weather with moderate chance of rain showers. Runners should expect mild temperatures and variable conditions typical of Edinburgh in May.

🏆 Course Record

02:05:48

Moses Kemboi (2017)

Registration

Registration Opens September

Registration Closes April

Entry Cost £65-£85

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Edinburgh Marathon has been running since 1983, making it one of the UK's oldest city marathons
▸ The race attracts roughly one-quarter international runners from across the globe seeking to run through Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage capital
▸ Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano visible throughout the race, is 822 meters high but not part of the actual marathon course route
▸ Kenya's Moses Kemboi set the men's course record in 2017 with an impressive 2:05:48, while British runner Aly Dixon holds the women's record from 2019

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