Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Run in Edinburgh’s Marathon Festival and Support Encephalitis International
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a varied programme of events, from 5km to full marathon distance, including the Hairy Haggis Team Relay option for 4 runners. The full weekend of events attracts around 30,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to support. It offers a great atmosphere in a beautiful historic city.
- Distance: 5km / 10km / 13.1 miles, half marathon / 26.2 miles, marathon
- Location: Edinburgh, UK
How to Enter:
To take on an event in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival whilst supporting the work of Encephalitis International, you can sign up via our partners at Run For Charity.
Once your place is reserved by paying the Registration Fee to Run For Charity, it’s all about fundraising whatever you can for Encephalitis International.
Don’t forget to allow contact from Encephalitis International when you sign up via Run For Charity, so we can support you all the way! We’ll send you our Fundraising Guide, full of ideas, top tips and helpful information, as well as an Encephalitis International t-shirt or running vest. We also have lots of fundraising resources and plenty of experience to offer advice and answer your questions.
Enter Edinburgh – HAIRY HAGGIS MARATHON RELAY
Enter Edinburgh HALF MARATHON – 2025 entries SOLD OUT, but click to register interest for 2026