Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026

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Run for Change at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026!
Join Waverley Care at one of Scotland’s most iconic running events! Whether you’re taking on the full marathon, a speedy 10K, or a fun family 5K, every step you take helps us support people living with HIV and challenge stigma across Scotland.
Feel the electric atmosphere, race through Edinburgh’s historic streets, and be part of something truly powerful. By fundraising for Waverley Care, you’re not just running—you’re making a difference.
Lace up. Stand out. Run with purpose.
Sign up today and help us go the distance for HIV support, prevention, and change.
Race Options:
Full Marathon – A fast, flat route perfect for PBs.
Half Marathon – Scenic and beginner-friendly
Team Relay – 4 runners, 1 marathon, shared glory!
10K & 5K – Great for casual runners or a quick challenge.
Junior Races (1K–5K) – Fun, safe, and inspiring for young runners.

Event details

Date:  Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026

Location: Edinburgh  

Distance: 5k to 26.2 miles  

Entry fees and fundraising targets: 

  • 5k: entry fee £20, fundraising target £100 
  • 10k: entry fee £25, fundraising target £150 
  • Half marathon: entry fee £35, fundraising target £250 
  • Marathon: entry fee £50, fundraising target £500 

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Have your own place already? 
Amazing! If you’ve secured your own entry, we’d love to welcome you to the Waverley Care team. You don’t need to raise a minimum amount; we’d just ask that you fundraise as much as you can to support everyone in Scotland affected by HIV and hepatitis.
Complete the form to request your fundraising pack.
How we’ll support you 

We’ll support you every step of the way, with a dedicated point of contact to make sure you have the best fundraising experience. You’ll also receive a Waverley Care technical sports t-shirt and fundraising pack.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions about the event, please contact our team at fundraising@waverleycare.org or call 0131 556 9710.