Run with us in Scotland’s capital!
Entries for the 2025 Edinburgh Marathon Festival are now open!
Starting in the historic Scottish capital, this route boasts the best of elegant city and stunning coastline. Known to be one of the UK’s fastest marathons!
Event details
When: Sunday 25th May 2025
Where: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Registration fee: £70 deposit
Minimum fundraising target: Full Marathon – £500, Half Marathon – £250
Why run for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
We want to help everyone with Down’s syndrome reach their fullest potential through every age and stage of life. We know that one of the best ways of doing this is by supporting families and carers.
As a small, committed charity we want to ensure we reach every community in Scotland that needs us, by not only providing support, services and training but also calling out injustice and inequality.
By running for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
How we will support you
When you sign up to do the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for us, you will receive:
- A welcome pack, full of tips and fundraising advice
- A free Down’s Syndrome Scotland t-shirt or running vest
- Unlimited support from our dedicated team
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk or call 0300 030 2121.
Do you already have a place?
If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland, please get in touch either by filling out the form above or emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk.
Take on one of the most stunning marathons in the World for Down’s Syndrome Scotland!
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route alongside world famous Loch Ness, starting in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning Highland scenery, taking runners along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, to finish in Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands.
We are able to offer a reduced entry fee of £35 for our fundraiser (full price £65).
We are asking our runners to raise a minimum of £350.
Event details
When: Sunday 29th September 2024
Where: Loch Ness – Inverness
Registration fee: £35
Sponshorship: £350
Why support Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
We want to help everyone with Down’s syndrome reach their fullest potential through every age and stage of life. We know that one of the best ways of doing this is by supporting families and carers.
As a small, committed charity we want to ensure we reach every community in Scotland that needs us, by not only providing support, services and training but also calling out injustice and inequality.
By running for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.We want every person with Down’s syndrome to reach their full potential. We know that one of the best ways of making this happen is by supporting families and carers.
How we will support you
When you sign up to do the Loch Ness Marathon for us, you will receive:
- A welcome pack, full of tips and fundraising advice
- A free Down’s Syndrome Scotland t-shirt or running vest
- Unlimited support from our dedicated team
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk or call 0300 030 2121.
Do you already have a place?
If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland, please get in touch either by filling out the form above or emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk.
There’s an event for the whole family at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025!
Entries for the 2025 Edinburgh Marathon Festival are now open! Established in 2003, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest mass-participation running event, with nine different race distances over two days. There’s something for everyone!
- EMF 10K
- EMF 5K
- EMF Junior races: 5K, 1.5K, Kids Kilometre
We are delighted to be able to provide a free charity place for anyone wishing to run in the EMF in aid of Down’s Syndrome Scotland. We ask that those taking part in the following events raise a minimum amount through sponsorship.
Event details
When: 24th May 2025
Where: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship: EMF 10K – £150, EMF 5K – £75, no minimumum for Junior races.
Why run for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
We want to help everyone with Down’s syndrome reach their fullest potential through every age and stage of life. We know that one of the best ways of doing this is by supporting families and carers.
As a small, committed charity we want to ensure we reach every community in Scotland that needs us, by not only providing support, services and training but also calling out injustice and inequality.
By running for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
How we will support you
When you sign up to do the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for us, you will receive:
- A welcome pack, full of tips and fundraising advice
- A free Down’s Syndrome Scotland t-shirt or running vest
- Unlimited support from our dedicated team
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk or call 0300 030 2121.
Do you already have a place?
If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland, please get in touch either by filling out the form above or emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk.