Thousands of runners braved the pouring rain this morning to take part in the gruelling Edinburgh Marathon.
Kicking off at 10am in the city centre, runners made their way through the city - passing by famous Edinburgh landmarks before travelling along the East Lothian coastline.
The event is a staple in Scotland’s athletic calendar and draws hordes of visitors to the Capital. Many participants support charities and causes close to their hearts, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon among the other races held in the run-up to the 26.2-mile main event.
Here are 16 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon 2024.
The event is a staple in Scotland’s athletic calendar and draws hordes of visitors to the Capital. Many participants support charities and causes close to their hearts, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon among the other races held in the run-up to the 26.2-mile main event.
![James Mackintosh (left) and Lewis (right) ran their first marathons today - with James raising money for Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Edinburgh and Lewis fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3MGRiNjk2LWVmOTMtNDE4Yi05NjBkLWE2ZWM0NjVmMTdiZTpkMGQ3OTk2ZS04ZmZhLTQ2MzMtOTAxMi0yNjNhYTJmYjc4MDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Inaugural race
James Mackintosh (left) and Lewis (right) ran their first marathons today - with James raising money for Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Edinburgh and Lewis fundraising for Macmillan Cancer SupportPhoto: Sharon Mackintosh and Buddy Ddooww
![Hundreds lined the street at Potterrow ahead of the big event](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmFlNDU2ODFmLTVlYzYtNGVjZC1hMTRhLTBkMTkwZmI0OGIxNDoxODc4ODRkNy01NGRhLTRlZjMtOGE5YS00ZjM0OTQzMDZkMmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. The crowd looks on
Hundreds lined the street at Potterrow ahead of the big eventPhoto: NW
![Craig Du Preez ran the marathon in memory of his Dad - raising money for Blood Cancer UK](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjRiMjA5NzU3LWI0MjMtNDFhOC05NGUzLWRmOWZmNTFjZjJiMzozMGMwZmUyNC0zYzI5LTRiYmEtYmIzYS0wNTc5M2JjOGUyZDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. Running for Dad
Craig Du Preez ran the marathon in memory of his Dad - raising money for Blood Cancer UKPhoto: Claire Du Preez
![Local resident Gillian watched the race pass through Musselburgh. She said despite the dreich weather the “runners were in good fettle”](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwY2M2NmQwLTk1M2YtNGU0My1hY2IwLWYzNTQ0OTFiMGE4OTpkODBlNjQ4Mi05YjU5LTQ3NTEtYmI2Yy01MDY5ZTU4ZWYyMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
16. Dreich and drenched
Local resident Gillian watched the race pass through Musselburgh. She said despite the dreich weather the “runners were in good fettle”Photo: Gillian Steel