Edinburgh Marathon 2026

Take on the Edinburgh Marathon 2026

Unfortunately the entry deadline for the Edinburgh Marathon has now passed, so registration is no longer available. Keep an eye out on this page for 2027 places later in the year. If you already have a place, join Team Cancer Research UK and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.

How to join Team Cancer Research UK

Step: 1

Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place

Step: 2

Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks

Step: 3

Get fundraising for life-saving research

Step: 4

Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target

About the Edinburgh Marathon

With an overall elevation drop of over 50 meters, the Edinburgh Marathon is the UK's fastest 26.2 mile route and is ideal for novice and experienced runners.

The course is fast and flat, with a stunning backdrop of the beautiful city and glorious sea. Grab the opportunity to achieve your personal best quickly, as this marathon has sold out every year since 2008.

Don't miss out, join Team CRUK today.

View Edinburgh Marathon route map

Why run for Cancer Research UK?

Meet Rika

My favourite moment was the Cancer Research UK cheer point, where my beautiful daughter and incredible husband were cheering me on!

- Rika

Rika joined Team Cancer Research UK in 2025, running in memory of her Mum.

"I relied on Cancer Research UK to learn more about breast cancer when my mum was diagnosed. Educating myself was a productive way to try and process everything. I eventually lost my mum to breast cancer in March 2020. It was a no brainer when it came to choosing a charity to raise money for. My mum was a gym bunny, so I thought she’d find it funny that I was going to be running in her memory. I enjoyed every single mile."

The difference your money makes

Over 200 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Marathon

Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a total of around £57,000

Could fund a research assistant at a CRUK lab for around 2 years

Team Cancer Research UK runners receive

A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest

Training tips and plans to help you prepare

Fundraising support to help you smash your target

An official finisher’s medal for completing your race

A post-race reception to celebrate

Support on the day at cheer points along the route

Resources

Your support powers our life-saving research to beat cancer. Discover our resources so you can train with purpose for your event.

Get training support

We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.

Get fundraising support

We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.

Get kitted out

We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.

What happens on the day?

We'll be there on the day, supporting you on the course and seeing you afterwards in our post event marquee within the Event Village!

Key on the day information

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