Edinburgh Running Festival
Join Team Solving Kids' Cancer UK between May 23-24, 2026 for the Edinburgh Running Festival.
Take on the Edinburgh Running Festival and experience one of the UK’s most scenic running events. With routes winding through Holyrood Park and views of the majestic Palace of Holyroodhouse and iconic Arthur’s Seat, this event offers 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon distances on closed roads.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to soak up the sights of Edinburgh while supporting a cause that matters. By running and raising funds, you'll make a life-changing difference for children and families affected by neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers.
Your support will fund vital research to find more effective, less toxic treatments and provide essential support services for families facing the unimaginable. Help us achieve our mission: a future where no child dies of neuroblastoma or suffers due to their treatment.
5k on 23rd May 2026
10k on 23rd May 2026
Half Marathon on 24th May 2026
Full Marathon on 24th May 2026
As a Solving Kids' Cancer UK runner, you'll receive:
- Solving Kids' Cancer UK running vest to wear with pride
- Regular e-newsletters with training and fundraising tips
- Unmatched support from our dedicated Events team
How we help children affected by neuroblastoma
Solving Kids’ Cancer UK fights for a future where no child dies of neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive. We initiate and fund innovative clinical research, support families throughout their child’s cancer journey, and campaign and collaborate for better treatments and care. Find out more about the impact we're having for children now and in the future thanks to supporters like you.
Find out more
For more information on running for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK or volunteering on the day, please contact our Fundraising Team at fundraising@solvingkidscancer.org.uk.
