The Junior Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place the day before the Edinburgh Marathon and takes runners on a scenic route through the city, whilst soaking up the marathon atmosphere.
What to expect
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival junior races are a brilliant way for kids aged 3–18 to get involved in the race weekend, with fun, age-appropriate distances and a buzzing, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether it’s their first race or they’re chasing a new best time, it’s all about getting active and soaking up the electric festival vibes.
Choose your event:
1k (6-8 years)
1.5K (6-8 years)
2K (9-12 years)
5k (11+ years)
Don’t miss out – join our team today!
What we offer
By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:
- A welcome pack to get you started
- A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
- Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
- Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
Sign up today
Join #TeamMDUK and register today for just £5 and raise a minimum of £50 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
Hold free Information Days
for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
Train our peer support volunteers
to share their lived experience and help others
Fund vital research
into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
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