Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Apply now to join our 2026 team of Curestarters!

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Apply now to join our team of Curestarters at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Do you want to join us at the start line to start new cancer cures? Please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in contact.

Please note the minimum ages and minimum fundraising amounts for each event:

  • Marathon: 18 years of age or older on event day. £550.
  • Half Marathon: 17 years of age or older on event day. £350.
  • All members of the Team Relay must be 17 years of age or older (15 years or older for legs 2 and 4 which are less than 10K) on event day. £600.
  • 10K: 15 years of age or older on event day. £150.
  • 5K: 11 years of age or older on event day. £80.
  • Junior 5K: between 11 - 18 years of age on event day. £40.
  • Junior 2K: between 9 - 12 years of age on event day. £40.
  • Junior 1.5K: between 6 - 8 years of age on event day. £40.
  • Kids Kilometre: between 3 - 6 years of age on event day. £40.

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