Full Marathon / Half Marathon / 10k / 5k / Junior Races
When: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026
Where: Edinburgh
Fundraising target: £250-£2000 (varies by distance)
Registration fee : £5-£100 (varies by distance, refunded if fundraising target met)
Take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 and help us make a real difference to the lives of deaf people.
Known for its picturesque route and vibrant atmosphere, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the UK’s most popular running events. By running for Deaf Action, you’ll be raising vital funds to support our work, all while tackling one of the most scenic marathons in the world!
How to register?
Joining Team Deaf Action is simple:
Register directly via the Edinburgh Marathon Festival website
Email us: fundraising@deafaction.org
Or fill in the form below, and our fundraising team will be in touch to guide you every step of the way — and make sure you receive your very own Team Deaf Action running T-shirt or vest!
Already got your own place?
You can still run for Deaf Action – just drop us a message at fundraising@deafaction.org and we’ll send you everything you need to join the team.
Not quite ready for the marathon?
From the Kids’ Kilometre and Junior 5K to the adults’ 5K, 10K, half and full marathons, there’s a distance to suit you. Or take part as a team in the Hairy Haggis Team Relay – a fantastic way to experience the full marathon route by running it in four legs with friends, family, or colleagues. So if you’re not quite ready to take on the full or half marathon, but would still like to run one of Edinburgh Marathon Festival’s other races, we’d love to have you on our team.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with one of our team, please contact us at fundraising@deafaction.org
or call us at 0131 556 3128