Edinburgh Marathon Festival

MAY
23-24
2026
Read all about the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 23-24 May 2026 in Edinburgh.
23-24 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

Ediburgh Marathon Festival is a multi-race event in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a full marathon, half marathon, the EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay, plus 10K, 5K and several junior races. The course is described as flat and fast, with the marathon starting in Potterrow, Edinburgh and finishing in Musselburgh along the East Lothian coast, where crowds rally along the finish straight. The 10K and 5K run in Holyrood Park near Dynamic Earth, delivering panoramic city views and Edinburgh Castle.

The weekend also features junior events and a team relay, adding a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with spectators surrounding the finish area. The event has been voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Hairy Haggis Team Relay (marathon Distance)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
Junior 5k
Junior 2k
Junior 1.5k
Kids Kilometre

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