Date: Sat 23rd to Sun 24th May 2026
Be part of Scotland's biggest running festival!
Join in one of the UK's most popular running events and experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience - whether your aim is to return to running and smash an old PB or take a challenging step up to a new distance, there is something for everyone!
We are offering free charity places (minimum sponsorship target will apply) so don't delay and set your 2026 challenge now:
- Edinburgh Marathon - Minimum Sponsorship £500
- Edinburgh Half Marathon - Minimum Sponsorship £300
- EMF 10k - Minimum sponsorship £150
- EMF 5k - Sponsorship £75
- EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay - Minimum £500
If you have your own place at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and would like to join our team, please drop the team an email at e%76en%74%73@mentalhealth.org .u%6b" rel="nofollow"> events@mentalhealth.org.uk . Everyone running in aid of the Mental Health Foundation will receive a Mental Health Foundation Running T-Shirt and our events team will be on hand to support you throughout your fundraising and training!
For more information please contact our events team on 0141 572 0125 or email us at events@mentalhealth.org.uk .
