Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K vs Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofEdinburgh Marathon Festival 10K or Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K | Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Conditions | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K | Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside | Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
Schedule
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Actual distance
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- 10 km
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Not held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Not held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Not held
Scenery
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.