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? 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. The weather was damp and misting, but the spectators were out in numbers and were quite supportive. 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. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . The Edinburgh Marathon has IAAF Bronze Label status and is managed by Scottish Athletics. At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 39 October 1982. For Scotland, Peter Fleming finished third in 65:13; Charlie Haskett fourth in 66.26; and Hammy Cox 13th in 70.16. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. 1/9/85 - The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. Enjoy one of the most panoramic races of the Planet. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. 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! 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. For other inquiries Contact Us. 1982. Two to count. Awesome! Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! Yes this is one of the fastest courses in Europe; however at the end of the day it's still in Scotland, so keep that in mind. Three to count. It is also more than a sports event. Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. When is the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon, what is the route, and where can I see the results? 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. Overall, it was a good race with good support and decent fan support. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. 17/10/82 The Scotts Porage Oats Marathon in Glasgow, which was billed as the first Scottish Peoples Marathon, included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. 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. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. Four marathon races were held in Scotland in 2019, Inverness's Baxters Loch Ness Marathon being the longest running of them, having started in 2002. 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. Edinburgh is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. Create your free account now by choosing a password! 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! This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. 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. This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. The hotel guest said that they loved their stay for the location, staff and the comfy bed but that it was ruined by loud noise coming from The Liquid Room nightclub. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. A man who had his belongings stolen from a parked van on Leith Walk is appealing with the public, after a family heirloom in one of his bags was taken - with the thief spotted on CCTV. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982. 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. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. All being said, the course is flat and fast with lots of support. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. The YETI BIKE RACE Nepal, around the Annapurna Tour, crossing the highest rideable pass in the world at 5416m over sea level. 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. 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. Brian Carty finished 17th and first veteran in 2.25.18. If you are looking for Great Scottish Run results from 2013 to 2019 you can use our search here. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. 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! 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). 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. 2) Do not pre-pay for the shuttle!! Pope at Turnhouse 1982. Click on the link below to go to the official site of the race. Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. 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). The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. The route follows predominantly quiet B roads in Strathearn, starting and finishing at the Cultybraggan Camp just 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. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. One more heartwarming story! Well done Sarah Cumber, Tracy Brogan and Heather Sweeney. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. 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. Fast and flat, this race can easily become one of your favorites. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, home to Scottish kings and queens. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. (Later in the decade, sponsorship was given by an American firm, and Scotland wetsuits as well as tracksuits, shorts, teeshirt and vest were handed out liberally). 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). The green Settings button to the top right of the graph lets you pick from dozens! outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. Three to count. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. They should design an out and back course so the buses are not necessary. It's the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only the London Marathon and is set to raise over 4 million for charity. (Northern Ireland, Eire and Spain also ran.) A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Edinburgh UFO sighting as strange orb light filmed shooting across night sky. Four to run, three to count. For the first time, due to sponsorship by a Japanese firm, a Scotland tracksuit, shorts and vest were given to each of the three team members; and later on, engraved glass trophies were handed over. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. Course was flat and very scenic. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. The world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. The Edinburgh Marathon is the second largest marathon in the United Kingdom, only being surpassed by the one in London. You cannot buy your ticket via us yet! The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. 25/5/86 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) England and Scotland. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. 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. As a consequence, I purchased useless bus tickets and wasted quite a bit of money doing so. The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. Four to run, three to count. original name. There were food trucks charging an exorbitant price for food, but I did not run 26.2 miles with money in my pocket. Parking at the start and finish lines are restricted so bosses are asking those attending to plan their travel in advance and use public transport. Biggest joy came after the race however. 2023. Fortunately there's light at the end of the tunnel - those that reach the finish line will be handed free strawberries. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. The route has changed over the last few years. In 2020, it will revert back to its 1 You have already subscribed to our newsletter! 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. Find Your Result The Edinburgh bus driver whose snowstorm heroics shot her to national stardom. 22/5/88 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v England v Wales. 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. There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. 19/9/82 - The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing atMusselburgh. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. directions_runStart address: Edinburgh,gb. . The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Scottish team won, in front of Catalunya and Spain. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, governed by Scottish Athletics and run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi). If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. This year promises to be the biggest yet as hundreds of spectators are expected to line the route in its 15th year. For Scotland, Sam (or Ian) Graves finished tenth in 2:34:22; John Duffy 12th in 2.37.12; and Rod Bell 18th in 2.40.55. The logistics here are terrible. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 28/5/89 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Three to run and three to count. Mile markers were well out in terms of accuracy and many around me measured the course as over the 26.1. 27/5/1990 The last Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. 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. 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. Foul-mouthed Midlothian neighbour caught on camera in vile drunken rant. Controversial Edinburgh block of flats approved as builder gives 25k to trams, Plans to demolish the building at 50 Pilrig Street and replace it with an apartment block are to go ahead despite hefty delays and over 100 comments of rejection from furious locals, Edinburgh tourists baffled by 'unwelcoming' sign barring customers from pub. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. 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. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. There is no shade along the course, and ours was a very sunny day. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. Another from Enschede 1977: Sandy Keith, Willie Day and Colin Youngson (47) are the easy ones to spot. 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. Great Run Event Results - Great Run Results Nissan ARIYA: Leading the way for all electrifying performances at Great Run events Find out how you did by selecting your event and entering your surname or race number below. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 7th in 2.29.49; the other Scots were Doug Hunter and Keith Lyall. That's it I'm afraid,, a disappointment for my countries flagship marathon. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. 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. 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). But I won't be back. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. 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. Colin Youngson did not finish. International athletics championship event, World Military Cross Country Championships, Athletics at the Inter-Empire Championships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Athletics_at_the_1982_Commonwealth_Games&oldid=1107049264, International athletics competitions hosted by Australia, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 August 2022, at 21:34. 10.2K Followers. This former Royal Marine lost a lung in a blast eight years ago - now hes taking on the run. Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. There is no food at the finish! 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