Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Join Edinburgh Leisure at Scotland’s biggest running festival and raise vital funds for our Active Communities programme. With a variety of distances, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has something for everyone, perfect for experienced, casual and novice runners alike. Every pound raised will go towards helping local people to live happier, healthier and more active lives.
Apply for one of our discounted charity places and raise funds for our Active Communities programme.
| Distance | Date (May 2026) | Registration Fee Standard vs Charity Place | Minimum Fundraising Pledge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | Saturday 23rd | £150 | |
| 10k | Saturday 23rd | £200 | |
| Junior Events | Saturday 23rd | None | |
| Half Marathon | Sunday 24th | £350 | |
| Marathon | Sunday 24th | £750 | |
| Hairy Haggis Team Relay (4 people per team) | Sunday 24th | £750 / team |
Save the Date – Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has a full range of events, for experienced runners to those looking to take part in their first ever distance event. These events sold out in 2025 so grab your space now to avoid missing out!
Active Communities
Each year Active Communities provide support to improve the lives of around 12,500 people who face the greatest barriers to being active, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities, and poverty – empowering them to improve and protect their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
We believe in the power of physical activity to transform people’s lives and communities. Our expert team provide friendly advice, specialist programmes and facilities all over Edinburgh, together we help people live healthier, more active lives.
Through Active Communities, we provide a variety of activities and support services designed to foster social inclusion, physical activity, and overall wellbeing
