Edinburgh Meadows Marathon

🏃‍♀️🌳 MEADOWS MARATHON – RACE DAY IS HERE! 🌳🏃‍♂️

We can’t wait to welcome you to the start line tomorrow! Here’s everything you need to know 👇

📍 Location: Edinburgh Futures Institute, Porter’s Walk

📝 Registration times:
• FULL – 08:30–10:00 (Start 10:20)
• 10K – 09:30–11:00 (Start 11:20)
• HALF – 11:30–13:00 (Start 13:20)
• 5K – 13:00–14:30 (Start 14:50)

💧 Water stations available on course.

🎉 Bring the energy, bring your supporters, and get ready for an unforgettable day around the Meadows!

Tag us in your race day pics and stories – we love seeing your moments from the day 💚

We’re raising the bar for our runner experience at Meadows Marathon this year with a shiny new PB bell, finish line sets by DJ Wen, and professional photography by Ralia Media—with photos available for runners to download for free! 🚀📸🎧

Registration is still open, so head to the link in our bio to secure your spot! 🏃‍♂️✨

We’re so grateful to for supporting the Meadows Marathon once again! 💙

They’ve been part of the Meadows Marathon family for over a decade, this year, providing trainers to deliver warm-ups before our races, opening up their showers to runners, and even offering complimentary day passes (pick one up in the registration hall when you collect your medal 🏅).

It’s partnerships like this that make race day so special. Thank you for keeping our runners warmed up, refreshed, and race-ready every year! 🏃‍♀️

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, we have some amazing perks for runners, from free drinks & gels to discounts for local businesses, we’ve got something for everyone. Scroll to see what your medal gets you...and remember, there’s still time to sign up!

1 Week to go til RACE DAY 💨

Haven’t signed up yet? From a 5k, 10k, Half, or Full Marathon, there is a race for you 🫵

Keep an eye out on our socials this week for lots more info on race day and some exciting announcements 👀

We are so pleased to introduce our generous sponsor, Canopy Kitchen and Courtyard. This cafe and restaurant, situated in registration venue the Edinburgh Futures Institute, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beautiful setting on Middle Meadows Walk, just off our race route. On race day, runners can take advantage of a variety of brilliant offers. Grab a £3 coffee and pastry from the cafe, enjoy 20% off in the restaurant, or treat yourself at the Tuk Truck with to crumble and prosecco, better known as Pudding and Pop!

Meadows Marathon is a Scottish Athletics Licensed Event!
This means that your race is professionally chipped and your times at the Meadows Marathon are good for age eligible results.
Meaning the course is professionally measured and you can use your time to officially enter other big city races. 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Haven’t signed up yet? Don’t worry, there is still time, but make sure to grab your ticket FAST for Sunday 1st of March 💨

From a 5k,10k, Half or Full Marathon, there is a race for you! The Meadows Marathon caters to all runners, paces and abilities!

🔗 Register NOW through the link in bio

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The Meadows Marathon wouldn’t happen without our volunteers🙋‍♀️🙋

From cheering runners to keeping the course running smoothly,
you’ll be right at the heart of Meadows Marathon 2026 🏃‍♂️✨

If you love being part of a running community, this one’s for you.
🔗 Sign up via link in bio

THE MEADOWS MARATHON IS ONLY FOUR WEEKS AWAY! Don’t worry, there is still time to sign up. Click the link in our bio to run for a cause that matters.

Our favourite Edinburgh running routes 💚 recommended by our team

Explore the city, enjoy the outdoors, and find little moments of calm 🌿Arthur’s Seat, the meadows, Portobello, the canal… each route has its own vibe!

Feeling inspired? Join the Meadows Marathon! 5k, 10k, half or full – there’s a distance for everyone💪

Meadows Marathon is coming up quick on Sunday March 1st! Here’s a taste of what we’d be listening to on race day. What are you adding to your race day playlist? 🏃💨🎶

Mark your calendars for Sunday, 1st of March 2026 in the Meadows, Edinburgh, and choose your challenge: 5k, 10k, Half, or Full Marathon. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

Meadows Marathon is supporting Alzheimers Research UK and Street Assist, but runners wishing to fundraise can do so for a charity of their choosing. 💟

👉 Grab your tickets through the link in bio