Edinburgh Marathon

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the biggest running festival in Scotland and the second biggest in the UK. Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB.

Join us for the biggest running festival in Scotland on 24th May 2026 and help fundraise for the ocean.

Date: 24th May 2026

Where: Edinburgh

Cost: £30 registration fee with a minimum sponsorship of £500

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The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the biggest running festival in Scotland and the second biggest in the UK. Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB.

We can provide a Marine Society running vest for your run - just drop our friendly fundraising team an email to let them know what size you need.

Take a look at our creative fundraising ideas to help you reach the minimum target of £500 sponsorship, we've got lots of tips and resources on our fundraising and events pages. Setting up your fundraising page with Justgiving couldn't be easier! Good luck.