Who wouldn't want to complete a marathon with the stunning Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop?

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May 2026 - and we're inviting you to join Team Sight Scotland and put your best foot forward to help those in Scotland living with sight loss.

The full weekend of events attracts over 35,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to show their support. Sign-ups for the Marathon and Half-Marathon are open already for next year - get booked in early so you don't miss out!

Use the button below to go direct to the EMF website where you can register for a place with us today (just scroll down to the bottom of the drop-down menu to select the 2026 options)

Help us tackle vision loss together by taking on the EMF challenge in 2026.

Sign up to run for Sight Scotland

Sign up today for your charity place through the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website.

Why fundraise for Sight Scotland?

We're here to provide care, learning opportunities and support to transform lives after sight loss. Your support means so much to us and will help us ensure everyone living with sight loss in Scotland can lead a full life of independence.

In return, we can offer you bespoke support on your fundraising journey!

All our fundraisers receive Sight Scotland branded athletic wear for their chosen event as well as support ahead of the event to help you set up and successfully run your fundraising page, so you can raise as much as possible for a good cause. And on the day of the event, our cheer squads will also be there to support you every step of the way.

Got questions about this or other events?

We're here to help you every step of the way on your fundraising journey. Whether you have questions about how to sign up for an event, what support we can offer you, or anything else, please fill in the below form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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For over 230 years, we have been supporting people impacted by visual impairment. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people to lead fulfilling lives.