Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh · May 24, 2026
Scotland's largest marathon with a spectacular coastal finish. The May course starts near Holyrood Park with views of Arthur's Seat, then descends to follow the scenic East Lothian coastline to the historic racecourse town of Musselburgh.
Date
May 24, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~200m elevation gain
Field Size
16,000 runners
Course
Starting from Potterrow, past Arthur's Seat, along the coast to Musselburgh, finishing at the stadium
Tips
- •May temps around 8-16°C, cool and potentially windy — bring layers
- •The course is mostly downhill and flat after the first few kilometers
- •Pre-race visits: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Arthur's Seat hike
- •Scottish whisky is the perfect post-race warmer — tour a distillery if time allows
Scotland LargestArthur's SeatCoastal FinishHistoric City