Questions about running the 2012 Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay, 10K or 5K runs?
Find FAQs and answers to all the most common queries below.
- How do I apply for my own place?
- How do I apply for a charity guaranteed place?
- What is a guaranteed/charity assured place (CAP)?
- What is your ‘own place’?
- How much do I have to raise?
- What kind of support will Research Autism give me?
- Will Research Autism help me with my training?
- What happens if I get injured?
- When will I get my race number?
- Where can I find more specific information?
How do I apply for my own place?
You can enter online on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website (Open in new window) Once you have had your place confirmed, inform Research Autism that you want to run for them by completing the online form (Open in new window)
How do I apply for a charity assured place?
To apply directly for a place on the Research Autism Team, fill in the online form (Open in new window)
What is a guaranteed/charity assured place (CAP)?
These are guaranteed places that the Research Autism Team has purchased directly from the Edinburgh Marathon race organisers and we require you to complete a Research Autism Team 2012 Edinburgh Marathon Festival Charity Assured Place Application Form for one of these places.
What is your ‘own place’?
Your ‘own place’ means that you have entered the online system for the 2012 Edinburgh Marathon Running Festival directly through the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website (Open in new window) You will have paid an entry fee directly to the Edinburgh Marathon race organisers – GSI Events.
Once your place has been confirmed in the Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10K or 5K runs by race organisers (GSI Events), we’d be delighted if you join Research Autism Team. Simply fill in our online form (Open in new window)
How much do I have to raise?
If you have your own place there is no minimum sponsorship, we just ask that you raise as much as possible. If you have a Research Autism charity assured place, there is a minimum sponsorship pledge of:
- Full Marathon -26.2 miles – £750
- Half Marathon – 13.1 miles – £500
- Team Relay – This requires 4 runners. The 26.2 miles is split into 4 “legs”. – £1,000/team
Please note that Gift Aid cannot be included towards the above sponsorship amounts.
This will be due in one month after the event, 27 June 2012. Of course we’ll give you all the encouragement and support you’ll need to make sure you smash this target.
What kind of support will Research Autism give me?
When you join our Research Autism Team we will support you throughout your entire Edinburgh Marathon Festival experience no matter what race you’re taking part in.
In addition to our initial fundraising pack and tailored training guide, we will send you regular newsletters full of tips to help you prepare for the big day. You will also be invited to our post-race Research Autism Team event, where you will receive a huge congratulations on completing the big race, lots of pampering and a selection of refreshments.
Will Research Autism help me with my training?
Of course! When you sign up to run the Edinburgh Marathon Festival with Research Autism we will provide you with a comprehensive training guide, specific for the event you are taking part in. Plus we’ll send you regular newsletters full of top training tips, including advice from our Research Autism Team patrons. We will also advise you of other useful sources of information to help you prepare for the big day.
What happens if I get injured?
If you get injured while training we recommend you contact your GP, physio or specialist sports injury clinic. They will be able to advise you if you are fit enough to run. If you do need to withdraw you will need to let the Edinburgh Marathon race organisers (GSI Events) know as soon as possible. Please also let us know at Research Autism so that we can advise you about transferring your place.
When will I get my race number?
Your race day pack will be sent to you directly from the Edinburgh Marathon race organisers (GSI Events) approximately two weeks prior to race day. This pack contains the official race programme, your race number and timing chip.
If you have any queries about your race pack, please contact the Edinburgh Marathon race organisers (GSI Events) directly on 01620 890444, email info@gsi-events.com or visit the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website (Open in new window)
Where can I find more specific information?
Simply visit the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website (Open in new window) for event information, a map of the course, transport, flights and accommodation and so much more. Alternately, please feel free to call the race organisers directly on 01620 890444.
Related Links
- Run the Edinburgh Marathon for Research Autism
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival website (Open in new window)
- Research Autism Challenge Events
- Research Autism Events
- Fundraising for Research Autism
Last Updated : 30/11/2011 Back to Top
