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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Date

23 and 24 May 2026

Tickets

Between £10 to £60

Fundraising target

Between £50 to £600

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Journey support

Picturesque coastal views

Expert training advice

Runner in Edinburgh Marathon smiling at camera and raising arm in the air

About this event

Running for Parkinson’s UK at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is an inspiring way to take on one of the most iconic running events in the world while making a real difference.

As part of our team, you’ll receive ongoing information, dedicated support, and access to our private Facebook group to connect with fellow Parkinson’s UK runners. We'll help you with training and fundraising guidance and provide you with a breathable running top complete with iron-on letters.

On race day, our volunteers will boost you along the course. After you cross the finish line, you’ll be welcomed into our post-race reception for a free massage and snacks as a way of celebrating your incredible achievement.

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All fundraising from our Edinburgh Marathon Festival team will help fund vital research and support services that help everyone with Parkinson's and those who love and care for them.

Join us for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 and help us achieve our fundraising target of over:

£86,150

£195 could fund a day's work for a research assistant preparing samples of brain tissue, helping find clues to the causes of Parkinson’s.

£540 could fund a home visit from one of our Parkinson’s local advisers, helping a person living with Parkinson’s navigate the complex challenges of social care, benefits and employment issues.

£2,250 could fund 2 weeks of work for a speech and language therapist, helping people living with Parkinson’s gain confidence to be heard and understood.