FAQs

Team Arthritis UK is made up of charity place runners and own place runners. Charity place runners are a big part of the team, and every year dedicate to raising an incredible amount towards a future free from arthritis. You’ll have various fundraising targets depending on the distance you choose but we will be here to support you every step of the way. 

Charity place registration fees are £50 for the Full Marathon, £40 for the Half Marathon, and £20 for both the 10K and 5K events at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027.

The sponsorship fundraising targets are set at a minimum of £500 for the full marathon, £400 for the half marathon, £250 for the 10K, and £150 for the 5K.

We ask that all your incredible fundraising is donated by a month after the event, so that’s the 30th June 2027.  

As you have already paid for your place with the organisers, signing up to join Team Arthritis UK with your own place is free. 

To find out more about buying your own place from the organisers here.

You won’t have a set fundraising target, so raise as much as you can. Every penny counts towards a future free from arthritis. We will be here to support you, with fundraising tips and tricks along the way.  

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 is one of the UK’s most popular running festivals, taking runners through the historic streets of Edinburgh and along the stunning East Lothian coastline. With an incredible atmosphere and scenic route, it offers an unforgettable race-day experience for runners of all abilities. To find out more about the event, head to the organiser’s website.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend is on the 29 and 30 May 2027.