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.
Course Facts
📈 Elevation Profile
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Interactive elevation chart coming soon
240m total gain • Rolling profile
🗺️ Course Map
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Interactive course map coming soon
Edinburgh, United Kingdom • 42.195km road
🌤️ Weather on Race Day
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13°C
Temperature
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72%
Humidity
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55%
Rain Chance
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Cool Scottish spring weather with moderate chance of rain showers. Runners should expect mild temperatures and variable conditions typical of Edinburgh in May.
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