To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 22/5/88 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v England v Wales. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . My partner saw me off near the start and due to the course being run eastwards out of the city, was there near the finish with no chance of seeing me en route. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. In 2018 and 2019 it received sponsorship and was retitled the Great Stirling Run. Edinburgh Evening News Marathon Souvenir, 1982, Copyright 2023 The City of Edinburgh Council, The image library for the collections of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries, Page 4 from Edinburgh Evening News Marathon Souvenir, September 11 1982. Sorry! We pay for your stories and videos! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For Scotland, Graham Laing won in 2.19.33, Don Macgregor was 7th in 2.26.48 (1st Veteran), and Evan Cameron 9th in 2.30.13. Tweets. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing atMusselburgh. The course goes more or less around the island, alongside the coast, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. It felt more like Brighton or Blackpool with it's mainly coastal route. Distinct lack of sports drinks this year, in fact I saw none - only gels which I hate Why no free programme in your goodie bag? 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. Visit website. original name. 28/5/89 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. Create your free account now by choosing a password! Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. Edinburgh police hunt schoolgirl, 12, from Dundee believed to have travelled to city. There are no phone numbers and the only way to contact is by emails - which are never answered! For Scotland, Davie Watt was 2nd in 2.28.50, Craig Ross 6th in 2.43.46 and Samuel Graves 7th in 2.50.27. 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. Breathless optimism. Several officers could be seen on the residential street where Granton Primary School is situated as they arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a disturbance. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Crowds were amazingits like everyone in every town and village along the way came out. A helpful conversation would have been nice! For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 7th in 2.29.49; the other Scots were Doug Hunter and Keith Lyall. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. Edinburgh Marathon's Tweets. Minus points - Too exposed to the elements, little shade when running in 28 degree heat, difficult to get back to city centre, not really the Edinburgh Marathon as very little of it is actually in the city. This year promises to be the biggest yet as hundreds of spectators are expected to line the route in its 15th year. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. directions_runStart address: Edinburgh,gb. Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. . Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. Having run over 30 marathons in the U.S. and Europe, this was NOT one of my favorites. 28/8/88 The Livingston Half Marathon included an international match, featuring (in finishing order): England v Scotland v Northern Ireland v Wales. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. The Edinburgh Marathon is the second largest marathon in the United Kingdom, only being surpassed by the one in London. Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. Yes, you can find out your time and overall place, but you cannot find out how many were in the race, your gender, your age grooup, so you may have been 42nd of 2000 or last place - there is no way to tell and they will not respond. Four to run, three to count. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. For Scotland, Don Macgregor finished 3rd in 2.21.52 (1st Vet); Evan Cameron 7th in 2.26.23; and Graham Milne 9th in 2.27.13. Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. Brian Carty finished 17th and first veteran in 2.25.18. By the time they had run two miles, this group was 100 yards clear of the next runner with the rest of the field starting to settle into their pace. Awesome! Hammy Cox finished 6th (possibly in 2.18.05); Allan Adams may have run 2.26.32; and Colin Martin was the other Scottish team member. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation as a fundraiser is launched. 21/9/86 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. This is a rarity - a marathon that neither publishes its results nor responds to e-mails. Organiser. Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. View our online Press Pack. Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. 2) Do not pre-pay for the shuttle!! Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A Four to run, three to count. There is no threat linked to Edinburgh or the Edinburgh Marathon Festival but these measures are in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. This is not one for spectators. It's the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only the London Marathon and is set to raise over 4 million for charity. For Scotland, Lindsay Robertson finished 6th in 2:2:18:02, Andy Daly was 10th (2:20:09) and Craig Ross 17th (2:22:26). Registered in England and Wales 10548808. You cannot buy your ticket via us yet! Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. 43. Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. From there, the route follows the lochs south eastern shore, heading Show Results Position (Overall) Position (Category) Name Number Club Chip Time Gun Time; 555: 14 55M: Kevin Dessoy 1942 Holmfirth Harriers AC: 03:10:42: 03:11:22: Expand Position (Category) 14 (55M) Club Holmfirth Harriers AC Gun Time 03:11:22 2261: 39 45F: Nicky Ottaway 8849 Holmfirth Harriers AC: 03:47:27: 03:55:38: Expand Position (Category) EMF Running Tours; Contact; Login/Enter; Congratulations to everyone who has completed Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge. There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. Edinburgh Marathon / Erin's Half Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon Part 1 - Marathon Sisters, Week 6: 23rd-29th January. another boring training blog (and a little overdue), Edinburgh Marathon - Splits And Final Notes (Honest, I Stop At Part 6, lol), McNewbie And Smileybob's Edinburgh MaraFun! It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. Colin Youngson did not finish. outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! 27/5/1990 The last Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 4th in 2.18.44; Allan Adams was 15th and first veteran in a lifetime best 2.23.03; and Murray McNaught 23rd in 2.26.04. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor - everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan. Want to connect your GPS watch to import your training to Fetch? Next to the salt lakes where flamingos take a breath during the fall is sure to excite every runner, from the more experienced ones to the newcomers. mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness. There was not a banana, not a bagel, nothing! nine of the most inspiring runners and moments, Edinburgh mum books 3k dream holiday to find hotel is nine-hour drive from airport, "An hour or so after booking I checked the distance from the airport to the hotel so I could arrange transport. Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. card_giftcard. The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness, turning left over the main road bridge and left again for the last half Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. Tweets & replies. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). 28/9/80 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland. For Scotland, Charlie McIntyre finished 4th in 2.26.50, Don Ritchie 7th in 2.31.00, and Doug Cowie 10th in 2.32.55. If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. - Part 4, McNewbie Resists Falling And Punching - Part 3, McNewbie's Steps Towards The 3rd Marathon Start Line - Part 2, Edinburgh is in Scotland so it shouldn't be this warm, Grilled, fried, baked and spat out, but happy, Marathon Blog: Saturday: from Catterick to Edinburgh, A grand day out at the Edinburgh marathon, Hades marathon (oh erm ok Edinburgh marathon), Smoutickle's first mara - Smout's most enjoyable race to date :), Brief Edinburgh Marathon blog - the 24.7 mile mara, Recent running and the build up to Edinburgh. For Scotland, Peter Fleming won in 2.17.46, Colin Youngson was 4th in 2.19.18 and Andy Daly 6th in 2.19.30. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. 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