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.
25. Wired for sound
Many runners, like this radio, enjoyed some tunes as they pounded the Edinburgh and East Lothian streets. | Greg Macvean Photography
26. Thirsty work
Water was much sought-after as runners sweltered on the route. | Greg Macvean Photography
27. Fast
Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner's World, the Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008. | Greg Macvean Photography
28. Annual event
The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, governed by Scottish Athletics and run over the traditional distance of 42.1 kilometres/ 26.2 miles. | Greg Macvean Photography