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Edinburgh Marathon

Experience the electric atmosphere of Edinburgh as the city comes alive for one of the UK’s most iconic marathon weekends.

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What to expect

The Edinburgh Marathon is one of the UK’s fastest and most scenic 26.2 milers, taking you from the heart of the historic city to the beautiful East Lothian coast. With a flat route perfect for PBs and incredible crowd support, it’s the ideal marathon for first-timers and seasoned runners alike.

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What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:

  • A welcome pack to get you started
  • A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
  • Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
  • Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target

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Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the Edinburgh Half Marathon for just £29 and raise a minimum of £500 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

Details
Date Sunday 24 May 2026 Location Edinburgh, Scotland Registration Fee £29 Minimum sponsorship £500 Sign up today

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

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Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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