Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Throughout Edinburgh

Ready, Set, Sprint: Edinburgh’s Marathon Festival Returns This Spring

23 – 24 May 2026

Join thousands of keen runners and raise money for an exceptional cause at The Edinburgh Marathon Festival this spring. Comprised of 9 separate events catering to all ages and capabilities, wind through Edinburgh’s scenic neighbourhoods, taking in views of the city on the route. 

Whether you’re aiming to conquer the full marathon, tackle the 5K, or take part in a relay event, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a selection of distances and difficulties. For young runners hoping to join the festival, discover Edinburgh’s family-friendly junior races in Holyrood Park.

With an action-packed schedule across the weekend festival, find your ideal race below.

Saturday,  23 May 2026

10K: Starts at 9:00 am

5K: Starts at 11:00 am

Junior 5K (ages 11-18): Starts at 12:00 pm

Junior 2K (ages 9-12): Starts at 1:00 pm

Junior 1.5K (ages 6-8): Starts at 1:30 pm

Kids’ Kilometre (ages 3-6): Starts at 2:00 pm

Sunday, 24 May, 2026

Edinburgh Half Marathon: Starts at 8:00 am

Edinburgh Marathon: Starts at 10:00 am

EMF Relay: Starts at 10:00 am

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible weekend in sport, just moments from our doors. 

See you at the starting line this spring!

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