Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026


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Established in 2003, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's largest mass participation running event, with over 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators. From the 5k, held in the stunning Holyrood Park, to the one of the UK's fastest marathons, there's something for everyone.

Run for MS Trust and cross the finish line knowing you have made a huge difference to everyone affected by MS.

Take a look below to discover the different distances and information about them. If you have any questions please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk.

It was a great day and I was spurred on by the thought of all those who had sponsored me in aid of the MS Trust.

Tony, Edinburgh marathon runner

Edinburgh Marathon

When: Sunday 24 May 2026, 10:00am 

Registration Fee: £40

Minimum fundraising target: £750

Minimum age: 18

Make sure to read the terms and conditions before registering for the Edinburgh Marathon 2026.

Terms and Conditions - Edinburgh Marathon

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the Edinburgh Marathon 2026 on 24 May 2026 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £600 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 24 July 2026.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 18 years of age at the date of the Edinburgh Marathon 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon 2026 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

Edinburgh Half Marathon

When: Sunday 24 May 2026, 8:00am

Registration Fee: £30

Minimum fundraising target: £350

Minimum age: 17

Make sure to read the terms and conditions before registering for the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026. 

Terms and Conditions - Edinburgh Half Marathon

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026 on 24 May 2026 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 24 July 2026.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 17 years of age at the date of the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

Hairy Haggis Team Relay

When: Sunday 24 May 2026, 10:00am

Registration Fee: £80

Minimum fundraising target: £800

Minimum age: 17

Terms and Conditions - Hairy Haggis Team Relay

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. Our team participate in the EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay on 24 May 2026 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. Together, we will raise a minimum of £800 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. We will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 24 July 2026.
  4. If any team member is unable to participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. All team members will be be over 17 years of age at the date of the EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay 2026 at my own risk.
  6. We give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If any team member would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

EMF 10k

When: Saturday 23 May 2026, 09:00am

Registration Fee: £20

Minimum fundraising target: £200

Age minimum: 15

Terms and Conditions - EMF 10k

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the EMF 10k 2025 on 23 May 2026 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £200 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 23 July 2026.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 15 years of age at the date of the EMF 10k 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the EMF 10k 2026 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

EMF 5k

When: Saturday 23 May 2026, 11:00am

Registration Fee: £10

Minimum fundraising target: £100

Minimum age: 11

Terms and Conditions - EMF 5k

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the EMF 5k 2025 on 23 May 2026 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 23 July 2026.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 11 years of age at the date of the EMF 5k 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the EMF 5k 2026 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk
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