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Edinburgh Marathon

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  • Start Date: 24th May, 2026 @ 12:00am
  • Location: Edinburgh EH8 9BL

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Edinburgh Marathon

Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, the Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London.

On this iconic run, you’ll cross over the Royal Mile, with St Giles Cathedral to your right and the iconic Edinburgh Castle to your left. Further along, you will take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood and may other historic landmarks.

Why Take Part?

At St Basils, we provide accommodation, support and guidance to around 1,000 young people every night who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These young people are not just given a safe place to stay, but are also offered training, employment opportunities and well-being support to help them rebuild their lives and achieve lasting independence.

Every pound raised goes directly to our mission of preventing youth homelessness — and by taking part, you become a crucial part of that mission.

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What To Expect & Key Things To Know…

  • A place in the UK’s second largest marathon.
  • Incredible crowd support and a unique city-wide atmosphere
  • Registration includes a place in the race plus support from the St Basils team.
  • Once registered, you’ll receive a fundraising page and helpful tools to reach your target.
  • If you’re on track to reach target, you’ll also be gifted a St Basils running vest!

 

Please note: While we can’t cover travel costs, we’re competitive with other providers and work hard to make this an amazing, supportive experience for everyone involved.

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Fundraising Made Easy!

Once you’ve registered, our team will create a personalised fundraising page for you!

From there, you can…

  • Add a profile photo and share your story.
  • Share your fundraising page widely.
  • Thank donors personally.
  • Use our fundraising pack for ideas, templates and tips!

We’re here to help you every step of the way and with your support, we can continue preventing youth homelessness.

 

Register for Edinburgh Marathon

Registration: £200

Minimum Sponsorship: £500