Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis
In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027
Run the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian. Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and secure your spot today.
Kiltwalk 2026
Claim your FREE place for the Kiltwalk! Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge, get behind your NHS and change lives […]
FACE Winter Fair
Come along to our annual FACE Winter Fair, organised by the volunteers who support our FACE Cancer Fund. Join our […]
Neil and Grant’s Story: Running with a purpose – from couch to 5K to marathon
For Neil and Grant the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 marked another milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting our treasured NHS – and another year of running with purpose.
Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
Making a difference for children living with cancer
Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.
Chloe Brain
“This is where I go to take a breather, have lunch, sunbathe – it’s a very good sunbathing spot because it’s a courtyard so there’s no wind really and it gets hot, which I like. Sometimes I’ll call my mum.”
Umar Saleem
“It can get testing at times and you do need a place to hide. At the same time, where do you hide?You can’t go for a two-hour chat with your friends…so you just walk to the other end of the hospital and back.”
Scottish Half and Scottish 10K
Take on a running challenge in East Lothian Join our team of Charity Champions at the Scottish Half Marathon and […]