Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Event Details

Dates & Times

23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026

Contact: Children First Events Team

Phone: 0345 10 80 111

Email: fundraising@childrenfirst.org,uk

Location: Edinburgh

Entries for the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival are now open! Register today to be part of Scotland's biggest running festival and support children and families across Scotland!

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's biggest running festival and a fantastic event for a range of abilities. Take in the sights of Edinburgh on this famously flat route alongside 40,000 other runners, and cheered on by the amazingly encouraging crowds along the way.

Marathon and Half marathon places are sure to sell out fast, so don't hesitate to secure your place as soon as possible!

Entries open until Saturday 31st January 2026

Events available

Kids Kilometre: Ages 3-6 | Starts 16:00 | No minimum sponsorship.

Junior 1.5k: Ages 6-8 | Starts 13:30 | No minimum sponsorship.

Junior 2k: Ages 9-12 | Starts 13:00 | No minimum sponsorship.

Junior 5k: Ages 11-18 | Starts 12:00 | No minimum sponsorship.

5k:11+ Ages | Starts 11:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150.

10k: Ages 15+ | Starts 09:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150.

Half Marathon: Ages 17+ | Starts 08:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300.

Full Marathon: Ages 18+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £500.

Team Relay: Ages 17+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £500.

Why Children First?

When you sign up for a charity place with Children First we will provide you with:

A welcome pack with sponsor forms and helpful information to kick start your fundraising.
A Children First t-shirt to wear proudly on the day of your race.
Training hints and tips to help you reach your potential.
Dedicated support from a member of our fundraising team to help you every step of the way.

Got your own place already?

Fill the form below so we can send you out your very own Children First Fundraising Pack and t-shirt!