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Edinburgh Half Marathon

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  • Registration fee: £26
  • Fundraising target: £350
  • For event queries, contact events@centrepoint.org

Join Team Centrepoint and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival!

This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the Half Marathon course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.

The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.

The full weekend of events attracts around 30,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to support. There are 9 races on offer over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races. There really is something for everyone, so why not make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Sign up for a charity place

By joining us in 2025, you'll make a huge difference to the lives of homeless young people. As part of our team, you'll receive:

  • Regular newsletters and emails to keep you updated
  • Your very own Centrepoint technical running top to wear with pride 
  • Dedicated support from the Centrepoint Events team, ranging from nutrition advice to help with your online fundraising
  • Amazing support from our cheer squad to spur you on to the finish line

Do you have your own ballot place?

If you're lucky enough to receive a place in the ballot, we would love to have you as part of our team. There's no set fundraising target, we just ask you to raise as much as you can. You'll receive a Centrepoint running top and the same fantastic support along your journey. Just complete this form and we’ll get in touch to say thank you and send you a fundraising pack.

Join Team Centrepoint

Paying in your fundraising

Thank you to everyone who raised money for Centrepoint at the Edinburgh Half 2025! We're so proud of you and hope you had a fantastic time at this year's event. Here's everything you need to know about paying in your fundraising.

How to pay in your fundraising

Your questions answered

If you have any further questions for our team, please check out our FAQs page. There we've put together some responses to the questions you ask us the most about fundraising for Centrepoint, including details of how to contact our events team.

View our fundraising FAQs