***Secure your place early! Registration for The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 opens Friday 18th April 2025.***
With a fast and flat route, Edinburgh is the perfect marathon choice for those running their first marathon or hoping to achieve a personal best!
Taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, you can run in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and explore what Scotland’s historic and vibrant capital city has to offer.
With limited full and half marathon places available, contact us now to find out how you can secure a spot and raise much needed funds for the children of Open Arms Malawi.
Ahead of the event, participants will receive a personalised event number with accurate timing chip.
During the run, you will be provided with hydration and energy gels throughout the route, as well as hydration and nutrition at the finish.
You'll also be given a finisher's pack, wicking t-shirt, medal and distance keyring when you cross that wonderful finish line!
Gregor successfully completed the Edinburgh Half in 2025, raising over £900 for the children in Malawi - an incredible achievement on both counts! He shares "I was lucky to visit Open Arms in Blantyre and Mangochi back in 2011. I was amazed by the impactful work they do for vulnerable young people. I ran in support of the difference they're making for children in Malawi. I really enjoyed the half marathon and was pleased with my final time. Edinburgh's a beautiful route and running along the promenade in Portobello was a highlight for me."
If you would like a spot in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in exchange for your fabulous fundraising efforts, please download and complete the relevant form below and return to us as soon as possible.
Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026 Application Form
Edinburgh Marathon 2026 Application Form
We will then send you your direct entry, plus a digital fundraising pack and your very own Open Arms Malawi running vest!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss other EMF running options, please do get in touch using the 'register your interest' button at the top of this page or by emailing hello@openarmsmalawi.org and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Go on - challenge yourself and run to make a difference!
“I was lucky enough to visit the beautiful country of Malawi in the summer of 2024, in which I had the privilege of visiting one of the Open Arms homes. It really changed my life. I ran the Edinburgh Half marathon this May to raise money for this amazing charity. The run was an experience I will never forget. I have always been naturally quite sporty, but wanted to set myself a challenge both mentally and physically, and what better way to be able to support such an amazing charity whilst doing so! Open Arms' support is excellent, and I could not have been prouder to wear the charity's vest during my run. ” - Harry
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