Edinburgh Marathon 2026

Put your running shoes on and register for the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon to fundraise for Age Scotland.

The most popular marathon in Scotland, and second only to the London Marathon in the UK, this event is one for those looking to secure their personal best. Not yet ready for a marathon - check out alternative distances below.

When: Sunday 24^th May 2026

Where: Edinburgh

Registration Fee: from £15.50 (small transaction fee applies and all registration fees are non-refundable)

Minimum Fundraising Goals:  Marathon £500 / Half Marathon £250 (find varying fundraising goals below)

Support and benefits

As one of our runners, we will support you every step of the way and help you cross the finish line. You will receive:

• Free Age Scotland t-shirt
• Fundraising tips and support
• Personalised Certificate

Why run for Age Scotland?

Across Scotland, over 100,000 people over 65 experience chronic loneliness. That's an average of one older person on every street across Scotland.

By helping us raise funds, you are allowing us to make more Friendship Calls and support older people through our Helpline with benefit entitlements, housing. and free Will writing services.

What did our previous runners say?

Our 2025 runners, Phyl, Chris, Annabelle, Conor, and Douglas all done incredibly well at this years event, faced with ever changing weather they battled on to the finish line.

“I first became interested in running in 2020, and since then, I’ve been setting running goals. Last year, I ran the Edinburgh Half Marathon and loved it, so taking on the full marathon felt like the natural next step. I’ve chosen to run for Age Scotland because I wanted to support a charity that my Nana would have been proud of. I was very close with her until she sadly passed away in December 2023. “ - Annabelle, Edinburgh Marathon Runner 2025

“This year, I’m running to raise money for Age Scotland, an incredible charity. Having relatives in nursing homes has given me a deep appreciation for the challenges involved in providing care. I’ve witnessed the incredible dedication of staff throughout the years who go above and beyond to support older people and improve their quality of life.” - Chris, Edinburgh Marathon Runner 2025

“I work in mental health for the NHS in Dumfries & Galloway supporting NHS staff, and have heard from both colleagues and clients about the great work that Age Scotland does. Also, back when I started running at the age of 19, I was volunteering at a local nursing home, it seemed appropriate and somewhat a full circle moment to raise money for older people all these years later as I finally partake in a full marathon.” - Conor, Edinburgh Marathon Runner 2025

Prefer to donate instead?

If you’d prefer to donate to Age Scotland instead, you can set up a monthly donation or make a one-off payment here.

Got a question?

If you have any further questions about supporting Age Scotland at the Edinburgh Marathon, or around our application process, please get in touch with our Community and Events fundraiser, Charlene by emailing fundraising@agescotland.org.uk

For FAQs, please visit Edinburgh Marathon Festival Event FAQ's