Edinburgh Marathon Festival
29th – 30th May 2027
Join Team ABF at Scotland’s largest running festival and take on one of the UK’s most popular running events. Whether you’re aiming for your first 5K, tackling a half marathon, or chasing a marathon personal best, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a race for everyone. Famous for its fast, flat route and incredible atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while raising vital funds for soldiers, veterans and their families.
We have charity places available in:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Hairy Haggis Relay
By running for the Army Benevolent Fund, you’ll be helping provide lifelong support to members of the Army family when they need it most.
How to join Team ABF
To register as a Charity Entry, click here, then:
- Select Run for Charity, select Affiliated Charities – choose ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND from the list.
- Select which race you want to run.
- Enter your INFORMATION and submit the form.
- EMF’s organisers will then ask us to confirm your application. After this, we will email you to confirm the entry fee and fundraising details.
Why run for ABF?
Every mile you run and every pound you raise helps us provide support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families facing hardship, injury, illness and bereavement. Join Team ABF and make your miles matter.
Already Have a Place?
If you’ve already secured your own place in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, we’d still love you to join Team ABF.
There’s no additional registration fee and no minimum fundraising target. You’ll receive the same support, fundraising advice and access to Team ABF throughout your journey.
To join the team, simply contact us at [email protected].
Fundraising Support
When you run for the Army Benevolent Fund, you’ll have the support of our Scotland team every step of the way.
We’ll provide fundraising advice, digital resources and practical materials to help you maximise your fundraising. Whether you’re organising a bake sale, quiz night, workplace fundraiser or community event, we’re here to help.
You can also create your online fundraising page through JustGiving and share your story with family, friends and colleagues.
Charity Place Terms & Conditions
Runners taking part using an Army Benevolent Fund charity place will be asked to commit to a minimum fundraising target.
If you have any questions about taking part or joining Team ABF, please contact the Scotland team at [email protected].
Why Your Support Matters
Every pound raised helps the Army Benevolent Fund provide lifelong support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they face hardship, injury, illness or bereavement.
By joining Team ABF, you’ll be helping ensure that no member of the Army family faces life’s challenges alone.