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Edinburgh Marathon – Edinburgh Running Festival

Come and be part of Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival!

This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.

The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world’s elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.

About the Event

  • Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Distance: 26.2 miles
  • Minimum fundraising: £750
  • Registration fee: £80
  • Age requirements:  18+

By raising money for Stemette Futures, you’ll help us achieve our mission of engaging, informing, and connecting the next generation of women and non-binary folks in STEAM. Our vision is for young people to make informed decisions about careers in STEAM, ensuring that women and non-binary people are proportionally represented in the field.

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We’ll support you all the way

✓ A Stemette Futures running top
✓ Plenty of fundraising and training support
✓ Regular newsletters to keep you up to date
✓ Support from a dedicated member of the team

Why your support matters

✓ Only 26% of the core STEAM workforce in the UK are women - this drops to 18% in IT related roles and 11% in engineering
✓ The UK has a STEAM skills shortage - increasing the numbers of women and non-binary folk entering the workforce will help to address this