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Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025

  • Edinburgh
  • 25 May 2025
  • 13.1 miles
  • Registration fee: Free
  • Fundraising pledge: £400
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Join us for the Edinburgh Half Marathon, one of the most popular half marathons in the UK. The fast, flat course is ideal for beginners or experienced runners seeking personal best potential!

Enjoy a beautiful city-to-coast route from the historic streets of Edinburgh to the Portobello promenade and beyond.

Sign up for a free charity place with Shelter Scotland and join the fight for housing justice.

You must be at least 17 years old to run the Edinburgh Half Marathon.

Already have your own place?

If you've already secured a spot, you can use your place to defend the right to a safe home by running and fundraising for Shelter Scotland. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.

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Have any questions?

Check out our event guidance or get in touch at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk.

Volunteer

Want to help out at this event? Email communityscotland@shelter.org.uk.

All our fundraisers get the best from us, including:

  • a Shelter Scotland running top

  • training plans created by our running partners Let's Get Running

  • personal trainer support

Your run fuels the fight for home

A woman running in a Shelter vest which says 'Home is everything' on the back

When you fundraise for Shelter and Shelter Scotland, you stand with people at the sharp end of the housing emergency. Our experts offer vital support and advice through our helpline, webchat or face-to-face in local hubs.

We also campaign tirelessly for long-term change, demanding better rights for renters and a new generation of social homes. Together with your help, we can continue to fight for housing justice.

Fundraising for Shelter and Shelter Scotland

We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.

Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.

Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.

Read our full guidance about running for Shelter and Shelter Scotland

A marathon finisher wearing a Shelter Scotland vest and medal smiles at the camera next to two members of the Events team. In the background is a Shelter Scotland banner and green hilly scenery.