Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
Entries are OPEN for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 10K and 5K at the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival! Join #TeamRMHCUK and choose your preferred distance.
Date
Sat 23rd May 2026 - Sun 24th May 2026
Location
Edinburgh
Join #TeamRMHCUK at Scotland’s biggest running festival
We are excited to be returning to Edinburgh Marathon Festival in 2026. With multiple race distances on offer, there's something for everyone. Join #TeamRMHCUK and help us to support families with a child in hospital, including those receiving treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.
As a member of #TeamRMHCUK, you can expect to receive one-to-one support from our dedicated Challenge Events Team, a fundraising pack filled with top tips and tricks, and a technical top to wear with pride on your race day.
We have guaranteed places for the Relay, 10K and 5K (Marathon and Half-Marathon places have now sold out).
We ask you to commit to raising the following sponsorship targets:
Marathon – £600 minimum fundraising with £20* registration fee
Relay - £600 minimum fundraising with £40* registration (team of 4)
Half Marathon – £300 minimum fundraising with £15* registration fee
10K - £150 minimum fundraising with £10* registration
5K - £100 minimum fundraising with £5* registration
*Please note: registration fees are non-refundable.
To register for your place, please click the booking link and choose your race distance. Once complete, we will receive your details and will be in touch with further information.
Sign up now to join #TeamRMHCUK
Have your own place?
If you have bought a place in the race already and would like to run for us, sign up here and we'll get a free Ronald McDonald House Charities UK running top sent to you. There's no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can!
Why run for Team RMHC UK?
By choosing to support Ronald McDonald House Charities UK at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026, you'll receive:
Knowledge that your fundraising will provide families with a ‘home away from home’ close to their sick child, ensuring they have more time and energy to focus on staying together (just £35 could help us accommodate a family for one night)
A #TeamRMHCUK technical running top to wear on race day
Support throughout your fundraising journey from a dedicated member of the fundraising team
A Fundraising pack full of hints and tips
#TeamRMHCUK cheer squad on route to give you that extra boost and support you at the end of the line
Event Accessibility
For questions regarding accessibility at this event, please contact the event organisers.