Edinburgh Marathon Festival

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a great variety of races that allows the whole family to get involved in fund raising and helping good causes.

2012-05-24

LONDON, ENGLAND, May 24, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a great variety of races that allows the whole family to get involved in fund raising and helping good causes. The festival not only includes races but also comedy shows and other exhibitions so if you don't fancy running there'll be plenty of other things to get into.

From manageable races like the 5k to the full marathon the festival is hugely popular with locals but also all over the UK. Those looking to take part in the full marathon needed to register by May 16th but you can wait a bit longer to book your hotel in Edinburgh. The festival itself takes place on May 26th and 27th there's plenty for all ages to do throughout the whole weekend.

The Edinburgh Marathon has been voted the fastest marathon course in the UK so if you're an accomplished runner this might be your chance for a personal best! International runners should take part in the International Breakfast Run that combines a light, pre-race jog around Edinburgh with an immersion in the history, culture and beauty of this timeless city.

There are yet even more races at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to get involved in though! Junior races are great for the kids with distances of 1.5k and 3k, whilst there are longer races for more intermediate runners such as the 5k and 10k races. Get involved in any of the races and you can start raising money for some great UK charities that will help thousands of families, children and animals.

Registration for all races closed on May 16th so if you're planning on joining the festivities come May 26th don't delay booking your trip!

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