Edinburgh Marathon Festival

MAY
23-24
2026
Join a premier weekend of running in Scotland's capital with distances ranging from a 5K to a full marathon. Experience a multi day festival based near Edinburgh Waverley with options for charity and individual entries.
23-24 May 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a multi-distance running event held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place over two days, from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 24. The event's central location is noted near Edinburgh Waverley.

Participants can choose from several different race distances depending on their preference and experience:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K Run
  • 5K Run

The event is organized in association with Diabetes UK, and registration options include both charity-funded places and "own place" entries for those who have already secured their own registration. The registration fees for charity places vary based on the chosen distance, while "own place" entries are listed with no additional charity-specific fee through the organizer's platform.

The festival atmosphere covers a full weekend of running activities in Scotland's capital city. The location is accessible, with the street address situated at Edinburgh Waverley, EH1 3EG. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
Marathon
Half Marathon
Hairy Haggis Team Relay
Junior 1.5k
Junior 2k
Junior 5k
Kids Kilometre