www.meadowsmarathon.org.uk

Meadows Marathon

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

calendar_today 01 Mar, 2026

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sell £24.00 – £49.00

About the Event

Join a historic student-led tradition of running and giving in the heart of Scotland's capital at the Edinburgh Meadows Marathon on March 1, 2026. This beloved annual event, organized by the Edinburgh Students’ Charities Appeal, offers a flat, fast, and scenic looped course through the iconic Meadows park, with distances for every ability from a 5K to a Full Marathon. More than just a race, it's a powerful fundraising engine that has generated over £200,000 for charity, with 2026 proceeds supporting vital local and national causes like Street Assist and Alzheimer’s Research UK. The atmosphere is one of youthful energy, civic pride, and inclusive celebration, where every lap completed contributes to a legacy of positive impact.

The accessible 1.5-mile lap format ensures a fantastic spectator experience and allows runners to settle into a strong rhythm amidst the beautiful parkland setting. It’s a unique opportunity to achieve a personal best on a supportive course while being part of a meaningful movement that combines athletic ambition with profound community spirit. Whether you're chasing a marathon time or enjoying your first organized 5K, your participation fuels student-led philanthropy and supports life-changing work. Lace up for a memorable run where every step taken in the Meadows helps build a better world.

Races Offered

Marathon

Mar 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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10:20

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£49.00

10 km Run

Mar 01, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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11:20

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£29.00

Half Marathon

Mar 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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13:20

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£39.00

5 km Fun Run

Mar 01, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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14:50

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£24.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Edinburgh.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.5° / 9.3°

wb_sunny -1.2° / 5.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.9 /

water_drop 80.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.5° / 9.3°

wb_sunny -1.2° / 5.0°

air 15.9 km/h

water_drop 80.0%

About Edinburgh

Learn more about the host city, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one. The city combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde. Medieval palaces, Gothic churches and fascinating historical buildings rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, such as the Scottish Parliament and the National Museum of Scotland. Variously dubbed "Auld Reekie" or "Athens of the North", but usually just plain "Embruh", it hosts great restaurants, shops, pubs, wild and mild clubs, and an unrivalled programme of events and festivals throughout the year.