Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. Those two beat all of the official Scotland team: Jim Brown (12th in 2.19.50); Graham Getty (24th in 2.23.25); and Evan Cameron (39th in 2.26.39). It is a point-to-point course with a drop of . Especially the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on the 27th & 28th May 2023 #edinburghmarathon #emf2023. 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. I don't run with a watch since I get 'too into my head' calculating mile splits. 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. Fortunately there's light at the end of the tunnel - those that reach the finish line will be handed free strawberries. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. Race was well organized and had 23k runners this year. The part that goes along the coast has the most breathtaking view , and definitely a runners' favorite. Included was an international contest (3 to run, all 3 to score) between (in finishing order) Wales (1,3 and 9), Northern Ireland (4,6,7) and Scotland (dnf 2, 5). It then races on to picturesque East Lothian, along Scotlands golf coast which boasts 22 courses including some of the worlds oldest and most admired like North Berwick, Gullane and Muirfield. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. Three to run and three to count. MazH. The Scottish team was presented with specially inscribed SAAA gold medals. Luxury Edinburgh hotel disheartened as guests 'have to buy earplugs' during stay. I first ran this race circa 2005 when it started and finished in Holyrood Park next to Arthur's Seat. 1 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. I realised it was roughly a nine-hour drive with a ferry trip in between. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. June 1988 The Nuremberg Marathon included an international contest featuring a Scottish team. It's easy when you know how. Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. Alan Robson did not finish. 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. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. 24/5/87 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. Be sure to be prepared at least 2+ miles. Three to count. 43. If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. Edinburgh thief caught on CCTV stealing family heirloom on busy street. For Scotland, Peter Fleming finished third in 65:13; Charlie Haskett fourth in 66.26; and Hammy Cox 13th in 70.16. One more heartwarming story! 11:00am. Welsh runners were: 13 Tegid Roberts 2:24:40, 18 Arwel Lewis 2:27:02 and 24 Dic Evans 2:29:29. outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes. EH8 9AL. There was nothing from start to finish which I found highly annoying as I had no idea how I was doing time-wise. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. Unnamed Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8, UK. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 7th in 2.29.49; the other Scots were Doug Hunter and Keith Lyall. Runners love it for its flat and fast course, the beauty of the ancient city and Antalyas world famous beach. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. The half marathon and the full 26.2 mile run happen on Sunday, and there are a number of road closures along the . For Scotland, Colin Youngson finished 4th in 2.27.56, Allan Adams was 5th (and first veteran) in 2.29.10, Doug Cowie 8th in 2.34.37 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.36.53. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Well done Sarah Cumber, Tracy Brogan and Heather Sweeney. Scots were invited to the Las Vegas Marathon on an all-expenses trip but there is no evidence of a team race. - 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. Full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races - the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has races for all ages. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). For Scotland, Paul Kenney finished second in 2.18.34; Tony Coyne was third in 2.21.33; and Mike Carroll sixth in 2.22.31. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! 30/9/84 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland (did not finish) v five other countries. A number of Amazon Fire Stick customers use their dongle to stream legally but a growing trend has saw users download unofficial software to watch illegal streams. The first marathon was held in 2017 as the Stirling Scottish Marathon. Tweets. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. The half marathon and the full 26.2 mile run happen on Sunday, and there are a number of road closures along the route which could affect traffic during the day. Mile markers were well out in terms of accuracy and many around me measured the course as over the 26.1. EMF Running Tours; Contact; Login/Enter; Congratulations to everyone who has completed Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge. The top finishers in the men and women's categories were: Top 5, Edinburgh Marathon 2018, men. - 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. The course goes more or less around the island, alongside the coast, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. 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! Pluses - the crowd/helpers. Why can't the council enforce a bus lanes only policy around the finish for one measly afternoon? 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. MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. The Edinburgh Marathon is the second largest marathon in the United Kingdom, only being surpassed by the one in London. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. It then races on to picturesque East Lothian, along Scotlands golf coast which boasts 22 courses including some of the worlds oldest and most admired like North Berwick, Gullane and Muirfield. Likes. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! Excluded are Commonwealth Games performances (by Jim Dingwall, John Graham, Graham Laing and Fraser Clyne) since these have been noted already in the complete Scottish International track and field records by the Scottish Association of Track Statisticians SATS.]. The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. World's Marathons Gift Cards This is not one for spectators. Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. There was not a banana, not a bagel, nothing! 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. Start time. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. 18/9/83 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Northern Ireland v Scotland, but we did not finish a team, since Graham Laing dropped out at 18 miles after leading to 14 miles. The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. We pay for your stories and videos! Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. If you are looking for Great Scottish Run results from 2013 to 2019 you can use our search here. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. The logistic of the transport back to Edinburgh has the quality of - I'm sorry to say that - nations which are less developed ! Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. 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Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon & 10k Run), Pride Run Phoenix Half Marathon | 10K | 5K, A Digital Gift Card With a Special Message. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. In Edinburgh, we were given a 10 Oz water bottle only every three miles and a few liquidy High-5 gels late in the race. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. Currently it forms part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. - 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!' The bus than does not even stop directly at the train station, so you have to add another 10 mins walk WMA makes no representations as to the accuracy of information on this site or its suitability for any use. This was a two-lap, extremely hilly course. The current route was introduced in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. Two young boys were spotted clinging on to the back of the bus as they recklessly made their way down Nicolson Street in Edinburgh during the school pick-up rush. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). Edinburgh Marathon You can find all the info you need here. 8/7/79 the B.L.E. It runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat before racing by Meadowbank Sports Stadium, scene of former Commonwealth Games glory for runners such as Liz McColgan. Crowds were amazingits like everyone in every town and village along the way came out. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For Scotland, Charlie McIntyre finished 4th in 2.31.56 (but 2nd in the team contest) and Doug Cowie 8th in 2.39.06 (but 5th in the team contest. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon follows the marathon course which was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it's your first half marathon or you are looking for a PB. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. 1/9/85 - The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. It also boasts some great sites along the way.Since 2007, the Edinburgh Marathon has featured a fast and flat course called the fastest Marathon route in the UK, as the former course had become infamous for its hilly appearance. There are no phone numbers and the only way to contact is by emails - which are never answered! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse. Three to count. Finisher Lists. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. 18/9//88 The Anglesey Marathon included an international contest, featuring (in finishing order) Wales v Northern Ireland v Scotland v Spain. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. Edinburgh Half Marathon - Sunday May 28 starting at 8AM, Edinburgh Team Relay - Sunday May 28 starting at 10AM, Edinburgh 10K Race - Saturday May 27 starting at 9AM, Edinburgh 5K Race - Saturday May 27 starting at 11AM, Edinburgh Junior 5K - Saturday May 27 starting at 11.45AM, Edinburgh Junior 2K - Saturday May 27 starting at 2.30PM, Edinburgh Junior 1.5K - Saturday May 27 starting at 1.45PM, Edinburgh Kids' Kilometre - Saturday 27 starting at 1PM. 17/3/85 The Barcelona marathon featured an international team match against top continental opposition. Course was flat and very scenic. She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. Jim Dingwall of Scotland won in 2.16.07. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. 11/9/83 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v England v Northern Ireland v Eire. Opposite the palace you will see the Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Edinburgh. in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing atMusselburgh. They should design an out and back course so the buses are not necessary. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. The logistics here are terrible. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . Early comments aboout the hill have been accommodated, leading to what is now one of the flattest marathon courses, making the Edinburgh Marathon an excellent race for obtaining a personal best. And here are the top three males and females in the junior 5k. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. For Scotland, Terry Mitchell was 2nd in 2.24.53, Rob Hall 2.29.35 and Colin Youngson 7th (and first veteran) in 2.31.23. A helpful conversation would have been nice! At the finish, you cross a large metal flooring mat so make sure that you pick-up your feet because if you don't you could trip and end up with a gash. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. 25/5/86 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) England and Scotland. Training overview. The half marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. Sorry! All three counters were required. Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). acceptable for rankings but not for records. Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. 19/9/82 - The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. Edinburgh Marathon / Erin's Half Marathon. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. For Scotland, Hammy Cox won in 2.21.15, Frank Harper was second in 2.22.20, Doug Cowie 6th in 2.26.21 and Colin Youngson 10th (and 1st Veteran) in 2.28.38. Another move made to appeal to top runners is the chance for a free entry if you can run a marathon below 2:40. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. But I won't be back. Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. Alastair Macfarlane and Colin Martin did not finish. There has been an increase in strange sightings of structures and lights in the skies above Scotland's capital. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. John Fairgrieve was team manager. Four to run, three to count. They hand you a box with the shirt and medal in it and a bottle of water. 1,761 Following. 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