May 24, 2026

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Name: Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
Start: 2026-05-24
Location: Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Run in the Edinburgh marathon festival for any distance that suits your abilities. Sign up for the 5km, 10km, half marathon or full distance marathon and raise some money for Children with Cancer UK as part of the coolest team north of the border.

I have my own place

I want a charity place

Registration fee:
– Marathon £35
– Half Marathon £30
– 10K £15
– 5K £10
Minimum fundraising target:
– Marathon £450
– Half Marathon £350
– 10K £150
– 5K £100
Edinburgh
May 24, 2026
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect

You can be part of our Edinburgh Marathon charity team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us;

A digital fundraising pack containing lots of training and fundraising advice.
A Children with Cancer UK running top to wear with pride on event day
A friendly voice at the end of the phone or via email should you need any support along the way.
Regular emails and support from the Sports Events Team.

Join with a charity place

You can apply for one of our charity places in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. As part of our team, you’ll receive dedicated support every step of the way – from training tips to fundraising resources. Your efforts will help us fund vital research.

I want a charity place

Join with your own place

If you’ve secured your own place in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival through the ballot or event organisers, we’d love to have you on our team. You’ll get all the same benefits, including training advice, fundraising tips, and team support – all while making a real difference for children.

Register with own place