Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Event Type:Running

Location:Edinburgh

Distance:Various

Registration fee:From £25

Minimum sponsorship:£300-£500

Event date:26th May 2024

Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.

About the event

Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival! Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon courses are perfect for novices as well as seasoned runners looking for a PB. They will take you on the scenic route through the city and along the beautiful coastal path. Register for either the half or full marathon, and grant wishes with every step you take on the #WishHero team.

Our Charity Places for 2024 are now sold out, but you can register your interest for 2025!

Registration Options

Charity Places for the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon are now sold out. Why not register your interest for 2025 here?

Have your own place in the race? Register your fundraising here, set your own target and be a 2024 #WishHero.

How we'll support you

A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
Access to our online training hub and app
Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
Any fundraising materials you may require
Dedicated member of the Events Team to help

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Runner enjoying the spectacular scenery on the Edinburgh Marathon route

Why run for us in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival?

By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2024, you'll be transforming lives for children like Lucasz, from Edinburgh. Lucasz wished 'to have a VR headset' - his wish was made possible because of #WishHeroes like you.

Lukasz's wish

11 years old

Musselburgh

"I wish to have a VR headset"

Read about Lukasz's wish

"The run up to having their wish granted is a good distraction because they’re thinking about it and planning it... in Lukasz’s case, he ends up having an item that takes his mind off treatment."

Paulina, Lucasz's mum

Want to find out more? Email the Events Team today!

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Wishes

Get involved

About us

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.

About the event

Our Charity Places for 2024 are now sold out, but you can register your interest for 2025!

Registration Options

How we'll support you

Why run for us in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival?

Lukasz's wish

"I wish to have a VR headset"

"The run up to having their wish granted is a good distraction because they’re thinking about it and planning it... in Lukasz’s case, he ends up having an item that takes his mind off treatment."

Donate

Wishes

Get involved

About us

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness​.

About the event

Our Charity Places for 2024 are now sold out, but you can register your interest for 2025!

Registration Options

How we'll support you

Why run for us in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival?

Lukasz's wish

"I wish to have a VR headset"

"The run up to having their wish granted is a good distraction because they’re thinking about it and planning it... in Lukasz’s case, he ends up having an item that takes his mind off treatment."

Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.