Edinburgh Marathon Festival News


2016 Dog Jog Edinburgh
2016 Dog Jog Edinburgh

Sun 17th Jul 2016

Edinburgh Dog Jog 2016 — A joyous celebration of community, dogs and outdoor fun Edinburgh — On Sunday, 17 Ju...

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2018
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2018

Sun 27th May 2018

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2018 draws 35,000 runners as new course record is set The 2018 edition of the Edi...

2026 Edinburgh Marathon for Alzheimer - Sarah Evans
2026 Edinburgh Marathon for Alzheimer - Sarah Evans

Tue 9th Dec 2025

Local Runner Prepares to Take on Edinburgh Marathon for Alzheimer Scotland Next spring, the streets of Edinbu...

2023 EMF Junior Races
2023 EMF Junior Races

Wed 28th May 2025

Young Runners Shine at the 2023 Edinburgh Marathon Festival Junior Events The 2023 Edinburgh Marathon Festiva...

10 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Thu 1st Jan 2026

10 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them During Training Running remains one of the simplest and mo...

A Step-by-Step 10K Packing Checklist: What Runners Often Forget

Thu 1st Jan 2026

A Step-by-Step 10K Packing Checklist: What Runners Often Forget A 10K may be shorter than a half marathon or...

How to Recover After a Half Marathon: Expert Guide to Rest, Rehab & Resetting

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Completing a half marathon is a major achievement, whether it’s your first race at 13.1 miles or a fast, hard...

How to Choose Your First Running Event: 5 Questions Every New Runner Should Ask 

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Signing up for your first running event is an exciting milestone. Whether you started running for fitness, men...

The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh Marathon: Course, Weather & Preparation
The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh Marathon: Course, Weather & Preparation

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Marathon is one of the most popular and fastest-growing marathon events in the United Kingdom, a...

The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh 5K: Course, Weather & Preparation
The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh 5K: Course, Weather & Preparation

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh 5K is one of the most accessible and enjoyable races within the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, off...

The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh 10K: Course, Weather & Preparation
The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh 10K: Course, Weather & Preparation

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh 10K is one of the centrepiece events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and consistently ranks a...

The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh Half Marathon: Course, Weather & Preparation
The Ultimate Guide to Running the Edinburgh Half Marathon: Course, Weather & Preparation

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Half Marathon is one of the flagship events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and is widely reg...

A Step-by-Step Half Marathon Packing Checklist: What Runners Often Forget

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Preparing for a half marathon requires focus, structure, and consistency, but race day itself often comes down...

A Step-by-Step Marathon Packing Checklist: What Runners Often Forget
A Step-by-Step Marathon Packing Checklist: What Runners Often Forget

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Training for a marathon demands months of consistency, discipline, and mental resilience, yet race day success...

Eco-Friendly Running Events: How Organisers Are Going Green in 2026

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Sustainability has become one of the defining priorities for the global running community. As participation in...

Half Marathon vs Full Marathon: Which Distance Should You Choose?

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Choosing between a half marathon and a full marathon is one of the most important decisions a runner can make....

How AI and Wearable Tech Are Transforming Running 

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Running has always been one of the most accessible sports in the world, but in recent years it has also become...

How to Choose Your First Running Event: 5 Questions Every New Runner Should Ask 

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Signing up for your first running event is an exciting milestone. Whether you started running for fitness, men...

How to Improve Your Running Pace: Techniques Backed by Coaches and Data

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Improving running pace is one of the most common goals among runners, whether they are aiming for a personal b...

How to Taper Before a Marathon or Half Marathon: Science-Backed Strategies for Peak Performance

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Tapering is one of the most important yet frequently mishandled phases of marathon and half marathon training....

Running in Summer: Warm Weather Running Tips

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Running in summer presents a different set of challenges compared to colder months. Higher temperatures, incre...

Running in Winter: Cold Weather Running Tips

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Winter running presents unique challenges, from freezing temperatures and icy surfaces to shorter daylight hou...

Why Running Events Build Stronger Communities: Stories from Participants

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Running is often viewed as an individual activity, yet organised running events repeatedly show how powerful s...

Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh 10K
Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh 10K

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Preparing for the Edinburgh 10K is about building confidence, consistency, and comfort over a manageable but m...

Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh Half Marathon
Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh Half Marathon

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Preparing for the Edinburgh Half Marathon requires a balance of physical training, mental resilience, and cons...

Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh Marathon
Best Scenic Running Routes in Central Scotland to Prepare for the Edinburgh Marathon

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Training for the Edinburgh Marathon is about more than building endurance and fitness. It is also about spendi...

How to Recover After a ‘Marathon’: Expert Guide to Rest, Rehab & Resetting
How to Recover After a ‘Marathon’: Expert Guide to Rest, Rehab & Resetting

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Completing a marathon is one of the most physically and mentally demanding achievements in endurance sport. Wh...

How to Train for Your First 5K: A Beginner’s Guide to Confident, Enjoyable Running

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Running a 5K is often the point where running becomes something more than just exercise. At 3.1 miles, it’s a...

How to Train for Your First 10K: A Beginner Training Plan & Essential Tips

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The 10K is one of the most popular race distances in running, offering the perfect balance between challenge a...

HOW TO TRAIN FOR YOUR FIRST HALF MARATHON: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GOING THE DISTANCE

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Training for your first half marathon is a defining moment in a runner’s journey. At 13.1 miles, it’s long eno...

Mental Strategies for 5K Runners: Building Confidence, Speed and Focus

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The 5K is often underestimated from a mental perspective. While the distance is relatively short, the intensit...

Mental Strategies for 10K Runners: Building Confidence, Focus and Race-Day Control

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The 10K race is one of the most mentally demanding distances in road running. Faster than a half marathon but...

Mental Strategies for Half Marathon Runners: Building Confidence and Focus

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Half marathon running sits at a unique intersection of speed and endurance. It demands sustained effort, preci...

Mental Strategies for Marathon Runners: Building Confidence and Focus
Mental Strategies for Marathon Runners: Building Confidence and Focus

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Mental strategies play a critical role in marathon running, yet they are often overlooked in favour of physica...

The History of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Fun Facts and Major Milestones
The History of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Fun Facts and Major Milestones

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the most important running events in Scotland and one of the fastest...

Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh 10K
Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh 10K

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh 10K is a mass participation event that attracts a wide range of runners, from first-time partici...

Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh Half Marathon
Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh Half Marathon

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Half Marathon is one of Scotland’s most popular mass participation running events, attracting ru...

Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh Marathon 
Hydration Tips for Runners: Staying Fueled During the Edinburgh Marathon 

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Hydration is one of the most important considerations for anyone taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon. As a m...

What to Eat Before, During, and After a 5K: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The 5K is often viewed as the simplest running distance, but it is also one of the most intense. Whether you a...

What to Eat Before, During, and After a 10K: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The 10K is one of the most popular running distances in the world, appealing to beginners, seasoned runners, a...

What to Eat Before, During, and After a Half Marathon: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Thu 1st Jan 2026

A half marathon is often seen as the ideal long-distance challenge, striking a balance between endurance and s...

What to Eat Before, During, and After a Marathon: A Complete Nutrition Guide
What to Eat Before, During, and After a Marathon: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Thu 1st Jan 2026

Running a marathon is as much a nutritional challenge as it is a physical and mental one. Whether you are prep...

What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh 10K
What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh 10K

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh 10K is one of Scotland’s most popular mass participation running events, attracting thousands of...

What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh Half Marathon
What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh Half Marathon

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Half Marathon is one of the UK’s most popular mass participation running events, attracting tens...

What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh Marathon
What to Expect on Event Day: From Registration to the Finish Line at the Edinburgh Marathon

Thu 1st Jan 2026

The Edinburgh Marathon is one of the largest and most established mass participation running events in the UK....

Running for Dad: Valerie’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival Fundraising Story for Pancreatic Cancer UK
Running for Dad: Valerie’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival Fundraising Story for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Fri 27th Feb 2026

A Devastating Diagnosis In August 2025, Valerie’s dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while visiting her...