Edinburgh Marathon Festival

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival, held in Edinburgh on 23rd and 24th May 2026, offers a variety of race distances from 1 km to the full marathon (26.2 miles). The event features a fast, flat marathon course praised as the UK's fastest, passing iconic Edinburgh landmarks and scenic East Lothian coastline views. The half marathon starts downhill and remains flat, ideal for personal bests.

The festival includes a team relay, 10K and 5K races around Holyrood Park with panoramic city and castle views, and multiple junior races for children aged 3 to 18. The finish area provides a lively festival atmosphere for runners and supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.