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The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s biggest running event of the year, and 2026 is looking to be their greatest year yet!
Taking place over the May bank holiday weekend, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival features lots of amazing events for you to take part in, including:
So, whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for your next marathon PB, or just getting started on your running journey, there’s a distance to suit you! You can even get your little ones involved by signing up for any of the junior runs!
Sign up today and be part of something amazing in 2026, all whilst helping to raise vital funds for type 1 diabetes research.
Registration fee: £10-£60 plus a small booking fee, depending on your chosen event
Minimum sponsorship target: £100-£600 depending on your chosen event
Apply for a charity place
If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we’d be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!
Use your own place
Our support includes:
For more information on joining Team Breakthrough T1D for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026, please email events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D.
Join us for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and help improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes.
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other running events:
Run, jog, or walk 50km or 100km this February and help fund vital research towards a cure for T1D.
The Brighton Marathon takes you from Preston Park, through the heart of the city and along the iconic seafront.
From Pall Mall to Downing Street, runners will explore London's landmarks and hidden secrets on a route like no other.
The adidas Manchester Marathon is one of Europe's largest marathons and an ideal event to get a personal best.
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