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The 2012 Edinburgh Festival Half Marathon

Use your determination

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the UK's major running events so join the Oxfam team to make sure you're involved!

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Race details:

  • When: Sunday 27 May 2012
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Distance: 13.1 miles

How to get a place in the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Half Marathon

Entries are now closed for the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Half Marathon. You can, however, use your own place in the race to run for Oxfam.

We are pleased to confirm there are no entry fees for any of our charity places. All you need to do is raise the minimum fundraising pledge of £300 (see above).

Own place runners sign up

Supporting your run

We love supporting our Team! We'll be there to help you reach your personal targets. When you run with us at the Edinburgh Half Marathon using one of our charity places or your own place, you can bank on the Oxfam Running Team delivering:

  • On the day support - Your Oxfam Team will be at the Edinburgh Half Marathon to cheer you on during the event and meet you at the finish line with food, massage and recovery goodies.
  • An ethical Oxfam running vest- in speedy Oxfam green with iron on letters to write your name or a message.
  • A running pack - full of fantastic fundraising ideas, professional training schedules designed by Olympic runner Liz Yelling and inspirational stories about Oxfam's work.
  • Regular expert advice - via our email newsletters to help you with all your running needs.
  • Our running team support line - for any questions, or if you simply need some encouragement or want to boast about a long run you've just done!
  • We're Running for Oxfam -A place to meet your fellow team members, share thoughts and adivce with like minded determined runners near you!

If you would like to come along on the weekend of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to support our amazing Oxfam Runners you can join our team and become a cheer volunteer! Sign-up - to show your support.