Edinburgh Marathon

This edition is listed as Marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Typical race-morning air at Edinburgh Marathon averages 13°C across the last 10 years (about 10°C to 17°C in that window). The morning can still warm as you run. The stickiest morning in that set was 2026, WBGT around 15°C. 2019 was the windiest, around 19 km/h. Use that range for planning, not as a promise for race day.

2026 (24 May 2026) was the hottest Edinburgh Marathon morning in that set, WBGT around 15°C. Treat that year as the spike, not as the usual morning.

2019 (26 May 2019) was the windiest Edinburgh Marathon morning in that set, around 19 km/h. Wind still changes what the same pace costs. Treat that year as the spike, not as the usual morning.

The 2026 race is behind you. Plan the next one from the historical race-morning weather on this page until the next date is published. Typical race-morning air averages 13°C.

Heat, humidity, wind or a lumpier day than you hoped all raise the chance of a late fade. If the start feels easy, don't spend it. Back off early, and hold even effort even if that means slower than the A-goal. The preview on this page is the starting point. Full personalised splits sit in Race Pass or Pro.

About 152 m of climbing and 236 m of descent. Hilly. Net downhill. About 89% sits within 2%. About 3% of the course is steeper than 6%. One small rise.

It is an estimate of how the course and conditions could move your baseline. Your body still decides the rest: heat adaptation, fuelling, prep, mindset, how you race, and whether you can draft.

The free page covers conditions, course context and a finish preview. Full personalised pacing and weather-adjusted splits sit in Race Pass or Pro.