Edinburgh Running Festival Half Marathon & Marathon

24 May 2026

Sunday 24 May 26

Edinburgh castle photographed from below.

Choose your distance and take on the Edinburgh Running Festival half marathon or full marathon in aid of Guts UK!

Are you ready to be a part of the biggest running festival in Scotland? Voted the fastest marathon in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon takes you along an all-encompassing route past Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. Both distances are fast and flat, ideal for first timers or if you’re aiming for a personal best.

Registration fees

Registration fee: half £35 / full £40

Minimum sponsorship: half £400 / full £500

Why walk or run for Guts UK?

Receive a free Guts UK t-shirt or running vest to wear during the event (or afterwards, if you’d prefer to keep it clean!)
Dedicated support is on hand from our small but mighty fundraising team.
Every pound you raise supports our vital work, which includes:
- Providing information and support for those living with digestive conditions and symptoms.
- Funding life-changing research into the whole digestive system.
- Delivering public education and awareness campaigns and events.

Ready to join Team Guts UK? Register for your place today!

Already have your own place?

If you have secured your own place, we’d love you to run for Guts UK!

We’ll support you every step of the way with your fundraising. Please fill in the form below to share your details with us, and we’ll be in touch.

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