Edinburgh Marathon
30 May 2021
About the event
Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. Part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London.
Starting on Potterrow in the grounds of one of the oldest Universities in the world, this incredible route takes you through the very heart of Edinburgh. From the Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop, to the Scott Monument as you meander down the historic Royal Mile. Look up and take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags before heading east towards the coast where you’ll reach Musselburgh and Gosford House before stepping over the finish line.
Join Team Retina UK
There are two ways that you can join our team:
Charity place
Secure your place in the race with a £15 registration fee and pledge to raise £750 for Retina UK
Own place
If you already have your own place in the race, we’d love for you to join our team.
Support for you
As a part of Team Retina UK you’ll get:
- Help and guidance from a dedicated member of our fundraising team
- Access to a range of materials to help with your fundraising – including sponsor forms, collection tins, pin badges and more
- A Retina UK running vest
- Invitation to join our Strava running club where you can chat with other Retina UK runners, sharing tips and advice.
- Finisher t-shirt and medal from the race organisers.
Any questions?
If you’d like more information on joining our team, please contact our Fundraising Team on 07736 925 174 or email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk.
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