Anna Hudson running Edinburgh Marathon Festival

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 / Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Run the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian

Registration is now open for EMF 2026! Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and early bird promo and pledge to raise the minimum suggested sponsorship for your run distance.

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29 November 2025 / Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North EH5 1NF

FACE Winter Fair

Come along to our annual FACE Winter Fair, organised by the volunteers who support our FACE Cancer Fund. Join our […]

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Neil Chalmers and Grant Aitken smiling at the camera after the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

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.

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Midwife at Lothian Birth Centre

Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

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Three children feeding a llama as part of a trip for young people with a cancer diagnosis

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.

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three kiltwalksers with a finishers board dressed in tartan at the end of the Kiltwalk

25 April 2026 - 13 September 2026 / Across Scotland

Kiltwalk 2026

Claim your FREE place for the Kiltwalk! Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge, get behind your NHS and change lives […]

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Portrait of Chloe Brain

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.”

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Portrait of Umar Saleem

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.”

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Runner crossing finish line

16 August 2026 / Edinburgh

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 […]

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20 September 2026 / Edinburgh

Women’s 10K – Edinburgh

Far more than just a 10K …. Whether you’re running for a loved one, for your own wellbeing, or to […]

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