Enjoy the spectacular views of Edinburgh while you run!

Edinburgh Marathon festival 2025 (including marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and 2k distances)

Your Scottish running challenge begins in
days hours minutes seconds

24 - 25 May 2025
Edinburgh
£5 - £25 registration fee
£50 - £400 sponsorship commitment

Join Team Cats for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and a week end packed full of running!

During this fun festival weekend, you'll being racing alongside runners of all ages and ability and a fantastic atmosphere is guaranteed!

Ready for your next challenge? Join Team Cats now and make a real difference to the cats and kittens that need our help.

How much do I have to raise?

For the full marathon there is a registration fee of £25 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £400.
For the half marathon there is a registration fee of £20 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £300.
For the 10K there is a registration fee of £15 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £150.
For the 5K there is a registration fee of £10 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £100.
For the 2K there is a registration fee of £5 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £50.

How we will support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way from sign up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

Dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and share their personal experiences of challenge events
A brilliant fundraising pack containing resources, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
Free branded running top to wear with pride at during training and on race day
Practical fundraising support
Access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange ideas, tips, and advice
Motivation from a support crew of fellow cat lovers who believe in you and stand beside you as you hit your goals
Stories about the cats you’re helping

How we're helping cats in Scotland

From our Glasgow Adoption Centre to volunteer-run branches across the region, our teams work tirelessly to help abandoned, unwanted and neglected cats in the Edinburgh area.

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection branch or centre to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats and kittens in your chosen area.

I've got a query - how can I get in touch?

If you have questions, please call our Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

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