Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Take on Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

UPDATE: Please note that places for the Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon and Junior 2K, 1.5K and Kilometre are now sold out.

Run for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity at the event of the year! 

Race past Edinburgh’s most iconic sights and join over 30,000 runners of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable weekend in Scotland’s capital city. 

With distances from the Kids’ Kilometre to the full 26.2-mile marathon, there’s something for everyone at EMF 2026, whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the atmosphere at your first event! 

Last year, places sold out faster than ever, so secure your discounted charity place today and don’t miss out! 

Join Team ECHC

When you run the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll get: 

• A discounted charity entry fee AND a free ECHC running top!

• Your own JustGiving fundraising page 

• Support from our dedicated fundraising team, cheering you on every step of the way 

Every single day, 500 children come through the hospital doors. By running for ECHC, you’ll help us make sure their hospital experiences are filled with comfort, fun and positivity. 

Are you in?

Choose your race and fundraising pledge: 

• Kids & Junior: £5 entry + £100 pledge (SOLD OUT)

• 5K: £5 + £150 | 10K: £10 + £250

• Half: £25 + £500 (SOLD OUT) | Full: £45 + £750 (SOLD OUT)

• Relay: £125 team + £1,000

To sign up, visit the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website: 

• Sign up or log in 

• Select Charity Entry, then choose Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity 

Got your own place? You can still join Team ECHC, and we’ll cheer you on all the way!