Scottish Half Marathon

Date: Sunday 17 August 2025

Time: 11am

Location: Edinburgh 

Are you ready to join the ranks of Scotland’s bravest and most dedicated runners? With a fast and flat coastal route, this annual event is a fun and rewarding way to get in shape and support the Home at the same time. Not only will you be pushing your physical limits, but you’ll also be raising vital funds for a worthy cause. Sign up for the Scottish Half Marathon today and help raise money for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home!

Sign up for one of our charity spaces!

To sign up for one of our charity spaces, we ask for a small registration fee of £25 as well as your commitment to raise £285 for the Home. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you plenty of tips and guidance to help with your fundraising and training as well as a branded Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home running vest!

Your fundraising efforts in the Scottish Half Marathon will directly support our important work and allow us to protect loving homes, find loving homes, and run a loving Home for dogs and cats in East and Central Scotland. Not only will you be making a difference for animals in need, but you’ll also get to enjoy a scenic route along the coast of East Lothian.

Together, we can make a real difference for the dogs and cats in our care. So why wait? Sign up now for the Scottish Half Marathon and let’s hit the ground running!