Edinburgh Marathon Festival
24 May 2026
Edinburgh Half Marathon 13.1 miles
Edinburgh Marathon 26.2 miles
Edinburgh Marathon
Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Location: Edinburgh
Event distance: 26.2 miles
Fundraising target: £500 (£35 registration fee)
Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Location: Edinburgh
Event distance: 13.1 miles
Fundraising target: £350 (£30 registration fee)
The PB potential on this fabulously flat and fast route is high! If you are planning the EMF Half as your first half-marathon, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that the course starts on a downhill, then flattens out all the way to the finish line.
How we support you
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:
- Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
- Runners pack including our eco-friendly running top
- WWF Team Panda Facebook Group to meet fellow runners and share tips
- WWF training day in The Living Planet Centre
- Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge