Edinburgh Marathon Festival

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival, held annually in Edinburgh, offers a variety of race distances from a 1km kids' run to the full 26.2-mile marathon. The marathon course is renowned as the fastest in the UK, featuring a flat and fast route that starts at Potterrow, passes iconic Edinburgh landmarks, and finishes in Musselburgh with enthusiastic crowd support. The festival also includes a half marathon, a team relay, 10K and 5K races, and multiple junior events for children aged 3 to 18, all set around the scenic Holyrood Park and East Lothian coastline.

The event combines competitive racing with a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.