Edinburgh Running Festival August 2027

Join Us for the Edinburgh Running Festival on Sunday 1st August 2027!

Experience one of Scotland's most spectacular race days at the Edinburgh Running Festival on Sunday 1st August 2027. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K and take on a stunning fully road-closed route through the iconic Holyrood Park.

Run beneath the towering Arthur's Seat and the dramatic Salisbury Crags, with sweeping views across Edinburgh's historic skyline throughout your race. The undulating course offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all abilities, whether you're chasing a personal best or simply soaking up the atmosphere in one of the UK's most breathtaking running locations.

Whether you're visiting Edinburgh for the first time or returning to race through one of Scotland's most iconic landscapes, the Edinburgh Running Festival offers an unforgettable running experience.

Secure your place today and experience Edinburgh like never before.

Race Distance & Start Times

10:00 - Half Marathon

10:45 - 10k

10:55 - 5k

Laps
Half Marathon (4 Laps)

10K (2 laps)

5K (1 Lap)

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

Each kilometre or mile  is accurately marked with distance flags, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Edinburgh Running Festival.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Edinburgh Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.