Edinburgh Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025
SECURE YOUR EDINBURGH MARATHON 2025 ENTRY FROM ONLY £119
HOTEL ONLY AVAILABLE FROM £349
The Edinburgh Marathon 2025 has it all; fantastic views of the cities most iconic landmarks, a vibrant, exciting atmosphere and a course that passes along the beautiful East Lothian coastline. The marathon is AIMS certified and can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Established in 2003, the festival is Scotland’s largest mass participation running event, with approximately 40,000 runners and 100,000 spectators enjoying nine different race distances over two days at the Edinburgh Marathon 2025. From the 5k race, held in the stunning Holyrood Park, to one of the UK’s fastest marathons, there’s something for everyone.
Edinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon entry is available to purchase through Marathon Tours & Travel. If you need accommodation we have centrally-located accommodation in Edinburgh, with easy access to the cities sights and race activities.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
2 or 3 nights in a central 3* hotel
Entry
Guaranteed race entry with a choice of distance available
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 23 May 2025
Arrival Day
Make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Edinburgh today – usually hotel rooms are ready to check in after 2pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore this beautiful city while you wait for the room to be ready.
Saturday 24 May 2025
Race Day (5K & 10k)
Today, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K and 10K take place. The start and finish of both races are at Holyrood Park which is just a 10-minute walk from our hotel. Starting and finishing near the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hub at Dynamic Earth, both events feature beautiful, scenic routes in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh.
Sunday 25 May 2025
Race Day (Full & Half Marathon)
This is the day you have trained so hard for! As you get ready, an early breakfast has been arranged with the hotel.
From the hotel it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the race start area at Potterrow. On arrival at the start, please follow the instructions of the race officials.
The race finish is in Musselburgh at the Pinkie Playing Fields (Edinburgh Marathon Festival shuttles run back to the centre).
Buccleuch Place is the finish shuttle stop and is approximately a 15-minute walk to our hotel.
Monday 26 May 2025
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us, we bid you farewell and thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but see you next time, as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
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Friday 23 May 2025
Arrival Day
Make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Edinburgh today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 2pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for your room to be ready.
Saturday 24 May 2025
Race Day (5K & 10k)
Today, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K and 10K take place. The start and finish of both races are at Holyrood Park which is just a 10-minute walk from our hotel. Starting and finishing near the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hub at Dynamic Earth, both events feature beautiful, scenic routes in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh.
Sunday 25 May 2025
Race Day (Full & Half Marathon)
This is the day you have trained so hard for! As you get ready, an early breakfast has been arranged with the hotel.
(If you choose to purchase the 2 night package; Friday – Sunday you will need to check-out before you head to the start area. The hotel will be able to store your bags until you return.)
From the hotel it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the race start area at Potterrow. On arrival at the start, please follow the instructions of the race officials.
Finish is in Musselburgh at the Pinkie Playing Fields (Edinburgh Marathon Festival shuttles run back to the centre).
Buccleuch Place is the finish shuttle stop and is approximately a 15 minute’ walk to our hotel.
It’s not goodbye but see you next time, as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
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Saturday 24 May 2025
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Edinburgh. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 2pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for your room to be ready.
Today, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K and 10K take place. The start and finish of both races are at Holyrood Park which is just a 10-minute walk from our hotel. Starting and finishing near the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hub at Dynamic Earth, both events feature beautiful, scenic routes in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh.
Sunday 25 May 2025
Race Day (Full & Half Marathon)
This is the day you have trained so hard for! As you get ready, an early breakfast has been arranged with the hotel.
From the hotel it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the race start area at Potterrow. On arrival at the start, please follow the instructions of the race officials.
Finish is in Musselburgh at the Pinkie Playing Fields (Edinburgh Marathon Festival shuttles run back to the centre).
Buccleuch Place is the finish shuttle stop and is approximately a 15 minute walk to our hotel.
Monday 26 May 2025
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us, we bid you farewell and thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but see you next time, as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed Edinburgh Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Edinburgh Marathon 2025.
Marathon Tours & Travel Edinburgh Marathon 2025 HOTEL ONLY package includes the following:
- Accommodation in Edinburgh for 2 or 3 nights
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Not Included:
- Edinburgh Marathon 2025 Weekend Entry ( Half or Full Marathon available to add)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote or refer to the hotel description for child policies.
Hotel Only Package Rates
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile: Standard Room Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 2 Night Package | 23 - 25 or 24 - 26 May 2025 £349 £648 3 Night Package | 23 - 26 May 2025 £489 £934 Optional ExtrasGuaranteed Edinburgh Marathon 2025 Entry in addition to the package £89 Guaranteed Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025 Entry in addition to the package £49 Guaranteed Edinburgh Marathon 2025 Entry Only £119 Guaranteed Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025 Entry Only £79
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Hotels
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
The Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge is within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, being only 1km away. The hotel is perfectly located when visiting Edinburgh museums and the nightlife of Edinburgh. Ideal if you are looking for hotels near Edinburgh Waverley railway station, being just 0.5km away.
The welcoming 24hr bar is stocked with a great selection of Scottish beers and spirits, the Wi-Fi is free and speedy and they have a beautiful outdoor courtyard for relaxing with a tipple.
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Event Information
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Enter the Edinburgh Marathon 2025 with Marathon Tours & Travel
Established in 2003, the Edinburgh Marathon 2025 Festival is Scotland’s largest mass participation running event, with over 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators coming together to enjoy 9 different race distances over two days.
When booking with Marathon Tours & Travel, we provide guaranteed race entry to the biggest sports participation event in Scotland along with excellent hotel accommodation in the heart of the city for total convenience. Our hotel is located within easy reach of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend events.
The Course
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 breath-taking 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 since as early as 1672, before heading further east on the flat to Gosford House, an imposing neo-classical mansion which was one of the last great architectural commissions of the celebrated Scots architect, Robert Adam.
As you turn and head back along the coast, you’ll see the beautiful finish line ahead, one of the greatest sights for any marathon runner!
With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, this flat course is up there with one of the fastest marathon routes in the world!
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Registration & Booking
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How to Book
To make your booking, click on the button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party, plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.
Travel Advice
It’s important to be up-to-date with the latest information about where you’re travelling to and what documents you need to have in order to travel.
For information about travelling to the UK and your requirements as a non-British passport holder, you should check the overseas travel details on your own governments website.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn’t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. For more information, click here.
Starting Pens and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Edinburgh Marathon 2025 events, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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