Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
Take on Edinburgh Half or Marathon and help transform the lives of young wheelchair users
24 May 2026
08:00a.m.
Edinburgh
Run
Take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for Team Whizz Kidz!
Join Team Whizz Kidz for an exhilarating experience along the renowned Edinburgh Marathon route! Whether you run the full or half marathon, you’ll journey through Scotland's picturesque and historic streets, following a captivating coastal path, and immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes. This event is perfect for both beginners and experienced runners. It is a must-do event that has sold out every year since 2012 and remains one of the largest marathon festivals in the UK.
Below you can find our registration fees and fundraising targets for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival events:
- Half Marathon: £25 registration fee, minimum fundraising target of £350
- Full Marathon: £30 registration fee, minimum fundraising target of £750
Secure your spot at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and help us support even more young wheelchair users across the UK!
What you'll receive
- Access to training guides for all levels, ensuring you're fully prepared for the start line.
- Regular emails with support, Whizz Kidz updates and fundraising advice.
- Personalised assistance from our dedicated Events Team to help smash your fundraising target.
- Raise your first £100, and we’ll send you your very own Whizz Kidz running vest!
Your impact
The money you raise will help us reach even more young wheelchair users by funding mobility equipment, life skills training and opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.
- £110 could pay for additional parts to extend the life of a young person's wheelchair and 'grow' the equipment as a child's needs change.
- £209 could enable a young person to attend an activity session where they can make new friends and build their confidence.
- £347 could fund a child to attend a Wheelchair Skills Training session and develop vital skills to help them use their wheelchair safely and confidently.
- £1,300 could enable Whizz Kidz to provide for an adapted trike for a young wheelchair user, giving them a safe way to play and have fun with other children.
Sign up for a charity place with Whizz Kidz today and together, we can create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills and confidence to go further.
Join Team Whizz Kidz so more children like Jake can thrive...
Before receiving his Whizz Kidz wheelchair, Jake often felt left out when playing with his friends. Now, with his new powered wheelchair, he’s unstoppable! He loves playing football at school, zooming around with his teammates, and enjoying the freedom to be active and independent just like everyone else.
