Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May 2027
Join Edinburgh Leisure at Scotland’s biggest running festival and raise vital funds for our Active Communities programme.
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a wide range of events, whether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first ever distance challenge. With the 2026 events selling out, be sure to secure your 2027 place early to avoid missing out.
Every pound you raise will help support local people to live happier, healthier and more active lives.
| Distance | Date (May 2026) | Registration Fee Standard vs Charity Place | Minimum Fundraising Pledge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | Saturday 29th | £150 | |
| 10k | Saturday 29th | £200 | |
| Junior Events | Saturday 29th | None | |
| Half Marathon | Sunday 30th | £350 | |
| Marathon | Sunday 30th | £750 | |
| Hairy Haggis Team Relay (4 people per team) | Sunday 30th | £750 / team |
Register for a Charity Place
A discounted Charity Place means that we cover the cost of part of your your entry fee and ask that you meet a minimum fundraising amount for our Active Communities programme to help us support people across Edinburgh who face the greatest barriers to being active
A Standard Entry means you must pay the full entry fee yourself. You can still fundraise for Edinburgh Leisure’s Active Communities even if you choose this option and there will be no minimum fundraising target.
Already have your own space booked? Contact us and we can help you set up your fundraising page.
Save the Date – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May 2027
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!
Why Fundraise for Active Communities?
Active Communities is Edinburgh Leisure’s charitable programme, supporting around 14,700 people each year 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.
By fundraising through the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, you’ll be helping our expert team deliver specialist programmes and accessible facilities across the city. Together, we support local people to live healthier, more active lives.
Every step you take helps ensure we can continue to provide a wide range of activities and support services that promote social inclusion, physical activity and wellbeing.
In return, you’ll become part of a supportive team of fundraisers united in raising vital funds for Active Communities. You’ll receive guidance throughout your fundraising journey, with helpful tips, encouragement and support to set up and run your fundraising page successfully. All fundraisers will also receive an Edinburgh Leisure branded running top to wear on the day, and our cheer squad will be positioned along the route to cheer you on as you pass.
