Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Voted the fastest marathon in the UK, enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route as a part of Team Sue Ryder for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026.

Take in some of Edinburgh’s iconic sights as you run past Scotland's premier dance and opera house, the Festival Theatre, the oldest golf course in the world and the Scottish Parliament building where you can view Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags, as well as Holyrood Palace.

This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, we welcome all abilities to join us in 2026 for this very special event.

Choose the Marathon or Half Marathon, whichever is perfect for you!

• Fundraising Target for Marathon: £500
• Fundraising Target for Half Marathon: £300

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Your fundraising helps us to be there when it matters.

Run with Sue Ryder and you’ll receive:

• A brand new Sue Ryder running vest*
• Top fundraising tips and support from the team
• Access to our exclusive Team Sue Ryder Facebook group

*when you reach £100 fundraising

We’ll be with you every step of the way and want to ensure you have the best possible experience.