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.
17. Sea air
Runners then passed Royal Park and headed east towards the coast, taking in the sea air of Portobello promenade. | Greg Macvean Photography
18. End in sight
The race continued to Musselburgh, on to Gosford House. Runners headed back along the coast, reaching the finish line near Musselburgh High Street. | Greg Macvean Photography
19. Rainbow
This woman looked like a running rainbow at the Edinburgh Marathon 2026. | Greg Macvean Photography
20. Everybody do the dinosaur
This dinosaur took the Edinburgh Marathon in his stride on Sunday. | Greg Macvean Photography