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It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. In all continental marathon races categories go at least until F/M 70, recently until F/M 80+. The 55-year-old pled guilty to numerous charges on Wednesday. Three to count. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). Edinburgh UFO sighting as strange orb light filmed shooting across night sky. [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. 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. Colin Youngson did not finish. The island course was a tough, undulating one. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. 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). You have already subscribed to our newsletter! The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, home to Scottish kings and queens. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. 25/5/86 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) England and Scotland. 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. Enjoy one of the most panoramic races of the Planet. Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. This was a two-lap, extremely hilly course. You cannot buy your ticket via us yet! Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. The logistics here are terrible. The world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. John Fairgrieve was team manager. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! A history going back for 4500 years, unspoiled authentic villages, thousands of olive trees are waiting for you in Turkeys longest single stage running race going through trails around a calming lake. Reckless Edinburgh teens filmed bus surfing down busy main road through Old Town. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. You can find all the info you need here. Edinburgh Marathon Edinburgh Marathon 2018. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 7th in 2.29.49; the other Scots were Doug Hunter and Keith Lyall. Start time. EH8 9AL. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. they eventually answered one but when I again repeated my initial query, I never heard back. 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. 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. Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999. 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. The first three to finish were: Catalunya, Spain and Scotland. 1982. It began in 2003 and has continually grown in popularity and stature, having just received a 97% satisfaction rating in a recent Runners World poll. Edinburgh Marathon / Erin's Half Marathon. Three to count. Edinburgh Marathon's Tweets. The green Settings button to the top right of the graph lets you pick from dozens! The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. View our online Press Pack. First Scot was Terry Mitchell (2nd in 2.19.40) and 3rd was Hammy Cox (2.19.43). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. 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) Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Race was well organized and had 23k runners this year. Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. Well done to Dan Tanui, Ollie Garrod and Tom Roche. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun Online? Edinburgh police hunt schoolgirl, 12, from Dundee believed to have travelled to city. Likes. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. 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Organiser. proposed to his girlfriend just before the finishing line and she said yes! I might even do this race again and just hope for less-than gale force winds on race day. It races by Meadowbank Sports Stadium, scene of former Commonwealth Games in 1970 & 1986 and glory for runners such as Lachie Stewart and Liz McColgan. There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. The Edinburgh Half Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, which has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. Opposite the palace you will see the Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Edinburgh. Thousands of runners are going to take on the Edinburgh Marathon 2019, (Image: Edinburgh Marathon Festival/ Facebook), Marathon runner proposed to girlfriend metres from finishing line, Some of this year's most inspiring runners, Melanie Wilkins is first woman to cross the line, Dan Tanui crosses the line at Edinburgh Marathon, Road closures and parking restrictions for the marathon. GSi Events. This is not one for spectators. 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. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Overall, it was a good race with good support and decent fan support. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. 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). Sorry! Breathless optimism. Three to count. 29th May, 2016. As a consequence, I purchased useless bus tickets and wasted quite a bit of money doing so. . Biggest joy came after the race however. 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. 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. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. 21/9/86 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. In 2020, it will revert back to its 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! The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. 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. Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. The weather is completely unpredictable and all of my training was for naught when faced with 25mph headwinds and gusts up to 40mph. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. 30th May 2022. I'm not going to dwell on the weather since that can't be helped. Four to run, three to count. MazH. 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. 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! 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. But I won't be back. 30/9/84 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland (did not finish) v five other countries. Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. Further information can be found on the official Edinburgh Marathon site. Find Your Result Police confirmed that a recovery service was arranged for both drivers. After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. Brian Carty finished 17th and first veteran in 2.25.18. card_giftcard. The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. The course is fast and flat with most of the course run along the coastline. 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 Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. Mile markers were well out in terms of accuracy and many around me measured the course as over the 26.1. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. 1) There are no clocks on the course. John Fairgrieve was team manager. There were food trucks charging an exorbitant price for food, but I did not run 26.2 miles with money in my pocket. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. June 1988 The Nuremberg Marathon included an international contest featuring a Scottish team. 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. 18/9//88 The Anglesey Marathon included an international contest, featuring (in finishing order) Wales v Northern Ireland v Scotland v Spain. It races by Meadowbank Sports Stadium, scene of former Commonwealth Games glory for runners such as Liz McColgan. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. Runners love it for its flat and fast course, the beauty of the ancient city and Antalyas world famous beach. Post race was busy and fun but the walk to the buses was awful! The current route was introduced Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links, the famous golf course officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest golf coure in the world. Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a cumulative total). 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. Remember to track your run with an app of your choice. Tweets & replies. 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 caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. The Scottish team won, in front of Catalunya and Spain. When last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, black leggings and white trainers. 1,761 Following. Ran a big stretch along the water. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. It is also more than a sports event. This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. In the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023, the Full Marathon, Full Marathon Relay & Half Marathon have a POINT TO POINT course while all other races (10K, 5K, Junior 5K, Junior 2K, Junior 1.5K & Kids Kilometer have an OUT & BACK course with the below mentioned Start and Finish points: Prize Money Three to run, two to count. outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. There are no phone numbers and the only way to contact is by emails - which are never answered! 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. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Hey organizers, charge an extra pound or two and give people some food! Three to count. The 2017 Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday May 28, with the mass race due to start at 9.50am. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd before he boards his helicopter at Turnhouse after the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. 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. EMF Running Tours; Contact; Login/Enter; Congratulations to everyone who has completed Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge. One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection 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. * Host nation ( Australia) Participation[ edit] Australia (70) Bahamas (6) Barbados (5) Bermuda (1) Botswana (6) Canada (57) Cayman Islands (2) Cyprus (7) See below for the latest updates as results come in and winners are announced. Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. Expert tips, insights, runner stories and more. Edinburgh Part 2 - the running part. Another from Enschede 1977: Sandy Keith, Willie Day and Colin Youngson (47) are the easy ones to spot. Edinburgh is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. 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. 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. Currently it forms part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. The route has changed over the last few years. Especially the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on the 27th & 28th May 2023 #edinburghmarathon #emf2023. 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? The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. They hand you a box with the shirt and medal in it and a bottle of water. 27/9/81 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales. I accompanied friends to the marathon. 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. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . And here are the top three males and females in the junior 5k. Visit website. Four to run, three to count. Media. 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. 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. Full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races - the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has races for all ages. Click on the link below to go to the official site of the race. This is a rarity - a marathon that neither publishes its results nor responds to e-mails. This year you also have a chance to take part in the race virtually, wherever you are in the world! In 2011 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival was hosted over two days with an introduction of a 5K, 10K, two junior races and a half marathon. An urban explorer has shown inside the walls of one of Edinburghs abandoned schools, giving viewers an insight into the creepy building which has lain empty since 2010. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. 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. - 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. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. [Certainly, as far as the Welsh team was concerned, this was an international match and Scotland won clearly with a total of 3 points (1st and 2nd places)]. 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. Right outside the post-race bag pickup area were a group of X17 (I think) busses, full of runners, advertising trips to Regents Street for a pound. It's easy when you know how. 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. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. Three to count. 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. For other inquiries Contact Us. 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. Temperature was 28C and spectators had hoses, gummies, drinks - you name it. The course goes more or less around the island, alongside the coast, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. Once you leave the city and run east, it gets quite dreary. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. 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. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. Men Records. Having run over 30 marathons in the U.S. and Europe, this was NOT one of my favorites. 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. There was nothing from start to finish which I found highly annoying as I had no idea how I was doing time-wise. 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. 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. 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. West Lothian dad of young woman abused by partner slams 'pathetic' sentence, Ryan Walker (23) had pled guilty to one charge under the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018 and was handed a community sentence, West Lothian commuters face delays on M8 after two-vehicle crash. ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999.