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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

24 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 | Edinburgh, Scotland

Marathons & Runs

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running festival! The flat course is suitable for both novices and experienced runners, and with many race distances from 5km to full marathon to choose from over the two days, as well as events for juniors, there really is something for everyone. Join us for a weekend of sport at this iconic festival of running!

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival will be held in May with the following events on each day:

Saturday 23rd May 2026:

EMF 10K

EMF 5K

Sunday 24th May 2026:

Edinburgh Marathon 

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Charity Places

Our 2026 Charity Places for the Full marathon and Half Marathon are now closed. If you are interested in a charity place in the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon or Edinburgh Half Marathon please drop us an email to fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and you will be contacted our places open.

Own Places

Already secured a place in the event from the event organisers? Fantastic news! Let us know by emailing our friendly Supporter Engagement team at fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, we’d love to have you as part of our team!

You will have access to all the same benefits as our charity place runners but can set your own fundraising pledge.

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