Marathons in Scotland

Scotland is home to 2 marathons in our database in United Kingdom, spread across cities including Edinburgh and Inverness. Edinburgh Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 30,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Edinburgh Marathon

The Edinburgh Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 30k finishers on an urban road in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The course starts in Edinburgh and finishes in Musselburgh on the coast — point-to-point. Hilly only in the first few miles leaving Edinburgh.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Loch Ness Marathon

The Loch Ness Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each September on a point-to-point scenic road in Inverness, United Kingdom. The point-to-point Highlands scenery is the race's defining draw. The course passes long stretches beside Loch Ness, Highland moorland, and the river approach into Inverness. Long stretches beside Loch Ness and Highland moorland climb steadily on the river approach into Inverness along this point-to-point scenic route.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom🇬🇧· 273 km away

Belfast Marathon

The Belfast Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers on an urban road in Belfast, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at the City Hall. The route passes the Titanic Quarter, Stormont, and the Lagan towpath. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

York, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧· 349 km away

Yorkshire Marathon

The Yorkshire Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each October on a scenic loop through the Yorkshire Wolds and York city centre. The course passes York Minster, the medieval city walls, and the rolling East Yorkshire countryside. October autumn colours and a fast but rolling profile make it one of England's most popular autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Leeds, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧· 352 km away

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon honours the Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend and MND campaigner, drawing approximately 4,380 finishers each May through Yorkshire's largest city. The course passes Kirkstall Abbey, Roundhay Park, and the Leeds city centre before finishing outside Headingley Stadium. May's Yorkshire spring and enthusiastic local crowds make it one of northern England's most emotional community marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

Manchester, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧· 372 km away

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 28k finishers on an urban road in Manchester, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Old Trafford. One of the UK's fastest courses, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

Chester, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧· 395 km away

Chester Marathon

The Chester Marathon attracts about 5,000 finishers each October through England's Roman walled city. The course passes the Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Dee River on flat Cheshire terrain. October autumn weather and the historic Roman-heritage setting make it one of northwest England's most popular marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027