Event
EMF Edinburgh Half Marathon 2027
Run 4 Cancer in the 2027 EMF Edinburgh Half Marathon and help British families living with cancer. We have subsidised charity places available. Simply enter your contact details below and we'll reply immediately. All our runners receive a training plan and the option of a Run 4 Cancer running vest.
- Help families living with cancer
- Subsidised entry fee
- Low minimum sponsorship
- Run with your friends
EMF Edinburgh Half Marathon 2027
Run across the incredible city of Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle as a stunning backdrop. It’s a fast and flat route, so if you are looking for a PB, then this could be the one for you. As part of the Edinburgh Running Festival, this event is hugely popular with runners and is sure to sell out again!
Date
- 30 May 2027
The Route
Starting on Potterrow with the picturesque backdrop of The University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall, this incredible city centre route takes you past many iconic sights of the city.
Turning the first corner you’ll make your way past Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to the statue of Edinburgh’s favourite dog who spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner – Greyfriars Bobby.
Continuing on into the city’s old town, you’ll cross over the Royal Mile, with St Giles Cathedral to your right and the iconic Edinburgh Castle to your left, before heading down the Mound into New Town.
You’ll run through the beautiful Princes Street Gardens where you will see the Scott Monument – a towering gothic monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott
The route then turns back up to the historic Royal Mile, heading past the breathtaking architecture of the Scottish Parliament building. From here you can look up and take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood, before departing the Royal Park and heading east towards the coast, taking in the sea air of Portobello promenade.
As you reach Musselburgh, you’ll run past the oldest golf course in the world, where it’s documented that golf has been played as early as 1672, before heading further East on the flat towards the historic village of Prestonpans before turning and heading back towards the beautiful finish line within the vast playing fields of Pinkie School.
With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we believe this is the fastest half marathon route in the world.
Already Have Your Own Place?
If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted! We can fully support you with a training plan and a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest… perfect for both training in and also for race day! Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away! Thank you.
Apply For Your Place
We have a number of subsidised places available. All we ask is that you raise £250.00 in sponsorship funds in support of Run 4 Cancer. We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people. To reserve your Run 4 Cancer place, get in touch with us here. Many thanks for your support! We really appreciate it.
Run 4 Cancer - About Us
Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.
