Thousands of runners took to the streets of Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday for this year’s Edinburgh Marathon 2026.
The city-to-coast route started at Potterrow and finished in Musselburgh, passing plenty of the Capital’s iconic sights on the way.
Runners had to contend with a heatwave, as Edinburgh sweltered in the sun, with temperatures hitting 21C around lunchtime as runners passed through Portobello and headed down the coast.
Commenting on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Facebook page, organisers said: “A huge well done to everyone who took part in the races this weekend - you were all amazing!
“Your hard work and dedication paid off, and you should all be incredibly proud of yourselves for crossing that finish line. Now it's time to relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend!”
The top three females in the Edinburgh Marathon were: Melissah Gibson (Ealing Eagles RC) - 02:43:55; Ashleigh Harvie - 02:51:52; Susan Stead (LG Aachen I Erdinger Active Team - 02:53:55.
The top three males were: Conor Sarsfield (Helsby RC) - 02:18:04; Calum Phillip (Central Athletics Club) - 02:28:39; Shaun Cumming (East Sutherland Athletics Club) - 02:30:19.
13. Keep going
Tens of thousands of runners set off around the city today. | Greg Macvean Photography
14. Sunshine
The temperature reached 21C as the runners pounded the streets today. | Greg Macvean Photography
15. Route
The city-to-coast route started on Potterrow and finished in Musselburgh, passing plenty of the capital’s iconic sights on the way. | Greg Macvean Photography
16. Capital
After heading down The Mound, the route passed through Princes Street Gardens before looping back to the Royal Mile and passing the Scottish Parliament. | Greg Macvean Photography