Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Join the masses in the stunning city of Edinburgh and soak up the atmosphere at Scotland’s most famous running festival.
The next event takes place 23-24 May 2026, with distances to suit runners partaking on their own, or part of a team! Starting in Edinburgh, the marathon course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience. A fast and flat route, it also has great PB potential! If a full marathon feels like too much of a challenge you can enter the EMF Team Relay and tackle the distance as a team of four.
Charity places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Before we confirm your place, we ask for a registration fee which acts as your pledge to raise the minimum sponsorship amount. Runners will receive a running vest and plenty of fundraising support in the run up to the event.
- Full Marathon - £30 registration fee, minimum sponsorship £550
- Half Marathon - £20 registration fee, minimum sponsorship £300
- EMF Team Relay - £100 registration fee, minimum sponsorship £600
If you purchase your own place in the event there's no minimum sponsorship amount, but we still provide you with a running vest and fundraising support.
Please note that the deadline to apply for charity places, as set out by EMF, for the Full and Half Marathon, is Saturday 31st January 2026, with the deadline for the EMF Team Relay being Friday 22nd May 2026.
