Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026
Sign up to the Edinburgh Half Marathon, voted the fastest route in the UK!
Get your new PB or make this your first – you are in for a truly epic run!
Join the iconic Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and experience the Edinburgh Half Marathon—voted one of the UK’s fastest and flattest half marathon courses.
Why runners love it:
- Downhill to flat Begin with an exhilarating downhill run, then continue on a generally flat course ideal for first-timers and those chasing a PB
- Scenic route Start at Potterrow in central Edinburgh, pass landmarks including Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle, before descending to the stunning East Lothian coastline en route to Musselburgh
- Fast & flat Dubbed “the fastest marathon in the UK” (by Runner’s World), this course offers impressive PB potential on your half-marathon journey
- Vibrant finish Soak in the atmosphere with roaring crowds, a medal, finisher’s t-shirt, and post-race celebrations at the Musselburgh finishing area
The positive impact the group has had on me is huge. I don’t feel so isolated any more. If the support had not been available I would still be facing depression and loneliness, unable to look after myself and over-thinking things.
Raise money and have fun!
Read what some of our fundraisers have to say.
"I enjoyed seeing my fundraising increase on a weekly basis, the events that I organised pushed me out of my comfort zone, I talked to people about Mental Health in a way that I would never have done otherwise."
Louise Greenwood,
Lloyds Banking Group
"I was totally elated when I crossed the line and so glad I’d given it a go!"
Helen Taylor
"Mental Health UK was a friendly partner to have. I received lots of motivational encouragement via email which maybe doesn’t sound like much but knowing people are rooting for you really helps"
Richard Gray
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What will my money go towards?
The money you raise makes a real impact on people’s lives. here are some of the things we spend event fundraising on.
Support groups
Our support groups can be a lifeline for those experiencing mental health problems.
Advice
Providing practical advice to help people better understand and manage their mental health.
Information
Creating easy-to-understand educational resources about mental health.