Register your interest for a 2027 place
When: 29 & 30 May
Where: Edinburgh
Register your interest for a 2027 place
Be part of one of the UK's most popular running weekends and take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival with Team Headway. From the historic streets of Scotland's capital to the stunning East Lothian coastline, you'll enjoy an unforgettable race-day experience, fantastic crowd support and a truly scenic route.
Edinburgh Marathon
Take on the ultimate challenge and complete 26.2 miles through the heart of Edinburgh and along the beautiful coastline.
Registration fee: £50
Fundraising target: £500
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Perfect for runners looking for a challenge without the full marathon distance. The Edinburgh Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic route and an incredible atmosphere from start to finish.
Registration fee: £35
Fundraising target: £400
Edinburgh 10K
The 10K is ideal for both experienced runners and those stepping up from shorter distances. Enjoy the excitement of race day while fundraising for a cause that changes lives.
Registration fee: £25
Fundraising target: £200
Edinburgh 5K
Whether you're new to running, taking part with friends and family, or looking for a fun challenge, the Edinburgh 5K is a fantastic way to get involved and support Headway.
Registration fee: £25
Fundraising target: £150
Join Team Headway!
When you sign up with Team Headway, you'll receive fundraising support every step of the way, helping you make a real difference to people affected by brain injury.
How to get started with fundraising?
Create your own online fundraising page on the Headway - the brain injury association, Just Giving site and ask us for paper sponsorship forms.
Benefits of running with Team Headway
In return for your miles, we'll send you everything that you need to ensure a great marathon experience, before, during and after the event, including:
A personalised Headway running vest
A fundraising pack with useful hints and tips
Ongoing support from our dedicated fundraising team
Meet our Headway Heroes
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Archie Turner
Archie Turner was seventeen years’ old and enjoying a family Christmas holiday when he sustained a brain injury.
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Glen Hickman
A survivor who sustained multiple brain injuries following a serious cycling incident in 2021 has completed an extraordinary challenge of cycling the length of mainland Britain.
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Dave's story: relearning to walk
Dave shares his journey from hospital to walking again
More challenge events
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Walks and treks
Hike the hills and trek the trails – and help us be there for those affected by brain injury, every step of the way
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Run for Headway UK
Pound the pavements, roads and trails – and help ensure no one faces brain injury alone.
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Cycle for Headway UK
Pedal for pounds – and help ensure no one faces brain injury alone.
Support our work
We need your help
Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. Your donation helps Headway UK provide specialist advice and support to brain injury survivors and their loved ones.
£9
could help fund a Headway Brain Injury Identity Card every month, giving brain injury survivors confidence in social situations and access to the right support.