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Kilomathon 2026

  • Edinburgh
  • 29 March 2026
  • 2.62, 6.5 or 13.1 kilometres
  • Registration fee: £12.50 – £29.75 (depending on distance)
  • Fundraising pledge: Raise as much as you can

Ready to join the Kilomathon and support Shelter Scotland? The standard entry fee is £12.50 to £29.75 (depending on the distance) and there is no minimum fundraising pledge – please raise as much as you can. Complete the form at the end of this page to register your interest, and we'll follow up with details of how to join.

Are you a beginner keen to run your first event? Or do you want to build up to a bigger race? The Kilomathon offers something for everyone, and you can choose a distance that suits you:

  • 2.62k Mini Kilomathon: a brilliant first event for younger runners (age 6–14 years old)

  • 6.5k: a great next step after a 5k (minimum age 15 years old)

  • 13.1k: ideal if you're training for a half or full marathon (minimum age 16 years old)

All routes follow Edinburgh's peaceful cycle path network. Along the way, take in scenic spots like Victoria Park and the historic Royal Yacht Britannia. The race finishes in style with a grandstand moment at BT Murrayfield Stadium – the home of Scottish Rugby.

We believe that home is a human right. Join us and be part of the fight for housing justice.

Already have your own place?

If you've already secured a spot, you can use your place to fight the housing justice by running and fundraising for Shelter Scotland. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.

Run with us

What you'll get:

  • Shelter Scotland t-shirt or running vest (once you raise £40)

  • Kilomathon buff to keep you warm on colder days

  • finisher's medal and drawstring bag

  • personalised event number with accurate timing chip

  • event baggage facilities

  • hydration on route and at the finish

  • fantastic running experience

If you have any questions about this event, contact our friendly team by email at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk or call 0344 515 1190.

Your run fuels the fight for home

A woman with a megaphone shouts her support for Shelter Scotland runners at the sidelines of a race.

When you run with Team Shelter Scotland, every pound you raise helps defend the right to a safe home for everyone. For example:

  • £40 could fund two webchats for people facing homelessness so they know their rights

  • £157 could pay for legal advice to help a family in crisis keep their home

  • £290 could fund 10 calls to our helpline

We also campaign for long-term change that will tackle the root causes of homelessness.

Fundraise for Shelter Scotland

We recommend setting up a JustGiving page for online fundraising. If you do not already have a fundraising page, our community fundraising team can help you set one up. You can ask people to sponsor you through your fundraising page or use a paper fundraising form.

We're here to support you with your fundraising. If you have any questions, please email us at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk or call 0344 515 1190.

Find our fundraising resources here.

Gift Aid on donations

Please encourage people who sponsor you to include Gift Aid in their donations. It's a fantastic way to help us raise extra funds and be there for more people living in unsafe housing. Gift Aid does not count towards your fundraising target.

Find out more about Gift Aid.

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