20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. It began in 2003 and has continually grown in popularity and stature, having just received a 97% satisfaction rating in a recent Runner's World poll. Likes. Alan Robson did not finish. The 2017 Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday May 28, with the mass race due to start at 9.50am. There is no shade along the course, and ours was a very sunny day. Four to run, three to count. MazH. 2. I might even do this race again and just hope for less-than gale force winds on race day. It's the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only the London Marathon and is set to raise over 4 million for charity. This is not one for spectators. There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). June 1988 The Nuremberg Marathon included an international contest featuring a Scottish team. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. marathon (held at Tullamore in conjunction with the Scotland v Denmark v Ireland Track and Field contest), featured a Marathon International match with two man teams from Ireland (1st), England (2nd), Wales (3rd) and Scotland (4th). We take a look at the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and tell you everything you need to know about this top sporting event. Australia's Robert de Castella broke the men's world record on December 6, 1981, at the Fukuoka Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:08:18. When is the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon, what is the route, and where can I see the results? As costs for youth football is continuing to rise, former Edinburgh Hearts under 18s player Dean Philip is raising money to help those who need it most with football matches. - Part 4, Vomitless Journey To The Start Line - Part Three, The Long And Winding Road To Edinburgh Marathon 2011 - Part 1, My Scottish Adventure (Edinburgh Marathon), Chickens, cheers and a painful second half: Embra 2011, Edinburgh Marathon 2010 - The Split-A-Doodle-Do's, McNewbie Finally Gets To The End Of Her 3rd Marathon Blog - Part 6, McNewbie's 3rd Marathon Wraps Up - Part 5, McNewbie Says 'Hosepipe Me, Baby!' A helpful conversation would have been nice! The very nice driver informed me that the pre-paid shuttle area that I had booked through the EMF race registration was a '15 minute walk away. 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. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. - 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. 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. Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . The drop in the course route makes it a downhill course, ineligible for rankings. The top finishers in the men and women's categories were: Top 5, Edinburgh Marathon 2018, men. The incident took place after rush hour and reportedly there were no injuries. proposed to his girlfriend just before the finishing line and she said yes! This year you also have a chance to take part in the race virtually, wherever you are in the world! It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. 17/3/85 The Barcelona marathon featured an international team match against top continental opposition. There has been an increase in strange sightings of structures and lights in the skies above Scotland's capital. There was not a banana, not a bagel, nothing! Tweets. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. The weather is completely unpredictable and all of my training was for naught when faced with 25mph headwinds and gusts up to 40mph. 19/9/82 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. Runners taking on the challenging 26 mile course, Athletes take in the city's sights as they race round the course, Spectators gather to cheer on the runners during the race. The part that goes along the coast has the most breathtaking view , and definitely a runners' favorite. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. 30th May 2022. Edinburgh Part 2 - the running part. 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. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. 18/3/84 The Barcelona Marathon included a match between many nations. Enjoy one of the most panoramic races of the Planet. The bus farrago described by many is still happening - a half hour walk through busy streets to find the bus home after running 26 miles. 18/5/86 Wales hosted a four nation fixture at Bridgend, which incorporated the Welsh Championship and a match between (in finishing order) England v Catalonia v Wales v Scotland. Crowds were amazingits like everyone in every town and village along the way came out. Edinburgh Marathon We pay for your stories and videos! Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. 2023. While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. The route is thus both flat and nice and scenic, and it manages to attract both elite runners and runners with less ambitious goals than winning. Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd before he boards his helicopter at Turnhouse after the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some cooling seaside air where runners can enjoy spectacular views of East Lothian and across the to the Kingdom of Fife. The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, governed by Scottish Athletics and run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195 kilometres . Men Records. For Scotland, Jim Dingwall was 5th in 2.16.44 but Peter Wilson did not complete the course. Really?! Paid 4 extra for a bus back to the City center. Awesome! The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. they eventually answered one but when I again repeated my initial query, I never heard back. The organizer will provide a link where you'll be able to submit your result. Scottish International Marathon Men 1979-90. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. This is a week filled with cultural and sports events. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. Inside abandoned Edinburgh school completely frozen in time with chairs laid out. EH8 9AL. Edinburgh course was voted as the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, a perfect choice to try out your first ever marathon race! 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. Three to count. 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! original name. mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness. The group contained Lindsay Robertson (EAC), Evan Cameron (Edinburgh SH), Alec Robertson (ESH) and the winner of the first Edinburgh Marathon in 1982, Dave Ellis of Birchfield Harriers. 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. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. The caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. Four to run, three to count. 22/7/1990 The Luton Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Wales and Scotland. - but I acknowledge and agree with the comments that have been made about the long trek back to the buses on tired, Marathon legs. Breathless optimism. The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. View all races for May 2023. All being said, the course is flat and fast with lots of support. For Scotland, Fraser Clyne was 3rd in 2.19.58, Colin Youngson 4th in 2.21.03 and Peter Wilson 10th in 2.26.20. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Runners in the Edinburgh Half Marathon reach the half way point along Portobello Promenade. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. All three counters were required. For Scotland, Charlie McIntyre finished third in 2.30.00; Frank Harper 7th in 2.33.34; and Doug Cowie, who unfortunately twisted his ankle on the morning of the race, 14th in 2.45.07. Welsh runners were: 13 Tegid Roberts 2:24:40, 18 Arwel Lewis 2:27:02 and 24 Dic Evans 2:29:29. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. For Scotland, Colin Youngson was 4th in 2.19.12, Des Austin 5th in 2.19.19 and Alastair Macfarlane 6th in 2.21.01. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. Start time. ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. 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). Biggest joy came after the race however. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. Why can't the council enforce a bus lanes only policy around the finish for one measly afternoon? Organiser. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. 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. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. Three to count. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). 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