Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s biggest running festival and there is a distance for everyone. Choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or full Marathon.
Run towards a future free from arthritis
Location: Edinburgh
Date: 23 and 24 May 2026
Cost: Various prices starting from £15
Minimum sponsorship target: £150
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s biggest running festival and there is a distance for everyone. Choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or full Marathon. You choose.
Whether you are taking on the ‘fastest marathon in the UK’ or taking in the stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle during the 5K, you can do it as part of team Arthritis UK.
Sign up now for one of the distances below to secure your place in this bucket list event!
What to expect as an Arthritis UK runner
- An Arthritis UK running vest
- An official welcome pack full of helpful training and fundraising advice
- Dedicated training and fundraising support from our expert team
- Access to our closed Facebook group of our community of supporters
More information
Location: Edinburgh
Date: 23 and 24 May 2026
Cost: Various prices but starting from £15
Minimum sponsorship: £150
About the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
With a choice of nine races, there really is something for everyone at Scotland's premier running festival. From a full marathon that takes in the City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle and the East Lothian coastline, to the EMF Junior 2K or the EMF Kids' Kilometre in Holyrood Park, this is a fantastic family event with a festival atmosphere.
How to enter
Apply for an Arthritis UK charity place for the various distances below:
I would like a charity place
Full Marathon
When: 24th May 2026
Minimum Sponsorship target: £500 Reg fee: £50
Half Marathon
When: 24th May 2026
Minimum Sponsorship target: £400 Reg fee: £40
10k
When: 23rd May 2026
Minimum Sponsorship target: £250 Reg fee: £20
5k
When: 23rd May 2026
Minimum Sponsorship target: £150 Reg fee: £15
I have my own place
If you have already secured a place at an event during the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 then congratulations and thank you for joining team Arthritis UK! Simply register by clicking the button below and we'll officially welcome you to the team.
Contact us
There's much more information about the various distances and routes on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website but you can also contact our team at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org with questions or to get support.
Thank you for supporting Arthritis UK.
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