Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 52.8 – 56.9°F | 50° Nice | 83 – 83% | 13 mph W | Clear sky |
| 8:00 AM | 54.2 – 58.1°F | 50° Nice | 79 – 80% | 12 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 56 – 56°F | 47° Ideal | 73 – 73% | 11 mph NW | Clear sky |
| 10:00 AM | 57.7 – 64.2°F | 47° Ideal | 55 – 66% | 10 mph NW | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 58.5 – 66.7°F | 46° Ideal | 48 – 62% | 10 mph NW | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 59.2 – 67.5°F | 46° Ideal | 50 – 57% | 9 mph NW | Partly cloudy |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 302 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -1.7% |
| 2 | -2.2% |
| 3 | +0.2% |
| 4 | -0.5% |
| 5 | -1.3% |
| 6 | +0.1% |
| 7 | -0.4% |
| 8 | +0.1% |
| 9 | -0.1% |
| 10 | +0.0% |
| 11 | +0.3% |
| 12 | +0.6% |
| 13 | +1.1% |
| 14 | -0.4% |
| 15 | +0.2% |
| 16 | +0.6% |
| 17 | +1.5% |
| 18 | -2.1% |
| 19 | -0.5% |
| 20 | +1.5% |
| 21 | +0.7% |
| 22 | +0.1% |
| 23 | -1.1% |
| 24 | -0.6% |
| 25 | -0.3% |
| 26 | +0.7% |
| 27 | +1.7% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 55°F with a 48°F dew point and 4 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59°F | 52°F | 15 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2024 | 55°F | 47°F | 10 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2023 | 54°F | 48°F | 4 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2022 | 46°F | 42°F | 4 mph | 0.08" | Drizzle |
| 2021 | 56°F | 54°F | 3 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Edinburgh Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Edinburgh Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
Edinburgh's marathon starts near the university, passes Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat, then runs east along the coast through Portobello and Musselburgh to a turnaround near Gosford Estate. The course is mostly flat along the coastline with about 100 meters of gain, and a net downhill to the finish.
Late May in Edinburgh can be cool and breezy along the coast. Our splits adjust for the coastal wind exposure and the terrain profile.
Edinburgh Marathon FAQ
When is the next Edinburgh Marathon?›
The next Edinburgh Marathon is on Sunday, May 30, 2027.
How long is the Edinburgh Marathon?›
The Edinburgh Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Edinburgh, Scotland.
How much elevation gain does the Edinburgh Marathon have?›
The Edinburgh Marathon has about 826 ft (252 m) of climbing and 991 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 16.3%.
Is the Edinburgh Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Edinburgh Marathon is a net downhill course, dropping 164 ft (50 m) from start to finish, with 826 ft of climbing along the way.
How hard is the Edinburgh Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Edinburgh Marathon 37/100 (Moderate) — #16 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:55 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Edinburgh Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 55°F with a 48°F dew point and 4 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.