Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

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!

Large crowd of runners in a street

Event details

Dates
29 May to 30 May 2027
Location
Scotland
Category
Run
Difficulty
Hard
Distance
Marathon
Registration fee
See below
Fundraising target
See below

We have a limited number of charity places available for the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival. A registration fee and minimum sponsorship target apply, so don't delay and secure your place today:

Registration fees help cover administration costs and ensure charity places are allocated to committed supporters.

Runner completing the Edinburgh Marathon 2025, arms in the air

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 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.