Edinburgh Running Festival Half Marathon, 10k & 5k | 2nd August 2026

Edinburgh Running Festival takes place on Sunday 2 August 2026 on closed‑road routes around Holyrood Park, using multi‑lap courses for a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The event runs beneath the crags of Arthur’s Seat and past the Palace of Holyroodhouse, offering expansive city skyline views and an undulating course that blends urban scenery with open hillside. The festival is promoted by RunThrough and supports Scottish Action for Mental Health, making it a community‑focused race with charity entry options. The courses are described by the organiser as clearly marked and well marshalled for participant safety and enjoyment.

The event features a lively finish area and event village with food and drink options and free partner goodies at the finish line, plus marshals around the course to guide and cheer runners. Entries include a themed medal, free race photos and accurate chip timing, and there is an optional event t‑shirt available at checkout via the organiser's kit store. The festival caters for runners chasing a PB as well as those seeking a memorable social run in a landmark Edinburgh setting. Practical logistics such as detailed course maps, cut‑offs and bag‑drop arrangements are provided by the organiser on request and in the event information pages.