Always a colourful spectacle, runners of all ages and abilities ran in the epic 26.2 mile race.
Runners were pictured waving and smiling as they reached around the four mile mark in the Craigentinny area of the city on Sunday morning before going out to the coast, where they will cross the finish line in Musselburgh.
Every year the race – the second largest marathon in the UK – attracts thousands of entrants and 'tens of thousands' of spectators while raising millions for charities.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see some of the early action from this year’s big event.
1. Keep on running
Runners were pictured in the Craigentinny area of the city on Sunday morning. Photo: Third Party
2. Having a blast
Runners of all ages and abilities took part in the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday. These runners are pictured on Craigentinny Avenue. Photos: Martine Manuel. Photo: Martine Manuel
3. Scissor happy
Runners of all ages and abilities took part in the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday. These runners are pictured on Craigentinny Avenue. Photos: Martine Manuel. Photo: Martine Manuel
4. Wheely-impressive
Runners of all ages and abilities took part in the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday. These runners are pictured on Craigentinny Avenue. Photos: Martine Manuel. Photo: Martine Manuel