RunningMarathon

Edinburgh Marathon

24 May 2026

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

Edimburg Marathon Festival

Distance

42.195 km

Elevation

+165 m

Start time

10:00

Terrain

Asphalt

Difficulty

Beginner

Course profile

Flat

Minimum age

18+

Certified

Yes

Circuit

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Event description

The Edinburgh Marathon is renowned as one of the fastest marathon courses in the UK, featuring a net downhill profile that starts in the historic city center and heads toward the scenic East Lothian coastline. It is an ideal race for runners seeking a personal best while enjoying iconic views of Edinburgh Castle and the Firth of Forth.

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In the news

🏃 Running18 May 2026

Tailwinds in Edinburgh: Will the UK's Fastest Marathon Record Finally Fall?

The 2013 record is under threat at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival: tailwinds and a net downhill profile promise the fastest times of the decade in Scotland.

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Sport

Running

Distance

Marathon

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Scotland