Edinburgh Marathon: 25 May 2008
11 days to go!
Join the Cancer Research UK team in the Edinburgh Marathon 2008 now starting on Princes Street in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
The Edinburgh Marathon offers runners the ultimate personal challenge with a spectacularly scenic route, which takes runners past many of Edinburgh's famous landmarks and tourist attractions.
The Edinburgh Marathon is more than just a race – it is a festival of fun with on-route entertainment and finish-line celebrations. The race day will also reflect great human spirit thanks to the thousands of runners raising much needed funds for charity, so please join our team today.
Join us now
If you already have a place in the 2008 event, please send us your details to receive a sponsorship pack.
How to register
Registration is now closed for the Edinburgh Marathon 2008. Please visit the official website www.edinburgh-marathon.comfor more event information.
Be part of our team
Cancer Research UK will be with you every step of the way to help you with your training and fundraising.
If you join our team you will receive a full sponsorship pack, including:
- sponsorship forms.
- a training planner.
- our distinctive turquoise T-shirt or vest to wear on the day.
- information on Cancer Research UK and fundraising.
Fundraising advice
For hints and tips visit our fundraising section. To raise money online, build your own sponsorship page at www.runningsponsorme.org.
For more race-specific information visit the official event website at www.edinburgh-marathon.com.



