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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.

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 frequently asked questions 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.

Frequently asked questions

How do I fundraise for my event?

We're here to help with any fundraising queries and are more than happy to talk through ideas with you. We recommend starting by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving.

Our top fundraising ideas include bake sales and pub quizzes. You can find all our fundraising resources here, including our paper sponsorship form.

Raising a minimum fundraising pledge

It's important to raise a minimum fundraising pledge, as we invest in places at charity events. Each place is important to ensure we raise as much as possible to support our vital work.

You can reach your pledge through sponsorship from family, friends and colleagues, plus other forms of fundraising such as bake sales or quizzes.

What happens if I can’t reach my fundraising pledge?

We're here to support you with your fundraising as much as possible. Get in touch by emailing communityscotland@shelter.org.uk.

Not reaching your sponsorship pledge affects what Shelter and Shelter Scotland can achieve, so please make sure you're confident in reaching this target before signing up to the event.

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