Hey organizers, charge an extra pound or two and give people some food! Post race was busy and fun but the walk to the buses was awful! Pope at Turnhouse 1982. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. 21/9/86 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. It is also more than a sports 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. 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). The first three to finish were: Catalunya, Spain and Scotland. Runners love it for its flat and fast course, the beauty of the ancient city and Antalyas world famous beach. A beloved Edinburgh pub is famous for its unique signage at its front doorwhich has divided tourists after a local shared a picture of it online. For Scotland, Colin Youngson finished 2nd in 2.23.58, Craig Ross was 12th in 2.38.14 and Don Ritchie 36th in 2.57. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. One more heartwarming story! 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! I don't run with a watch since I get 'too into my head' calculating mile splits. Edinburgh Marathon / Erin's Half Marathon. Ran a big stretch along the water. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 22/5/88 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v England v Wales. (Northern Ireland, Eire and Spain also ran.) 151-165 The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1PD, UK. Scottish International Marathon Men 1979-90. If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. 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). 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. The organizer will provide a link where you'll be able to submit your result. For Scotland, George Reynolds was 2nd (and SAAA champion) in 2.21.04, Charlie Haskett 4th (2.21.37) and Colin Youngson 6th (2.23.36). 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? Well done to Dan Tanui, Ollie Garrod and Tom Roche. 2. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). The 55-year-old pled guilty to numerous charges on Wednesday. Four to run, three to count. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. GSi Events. Two to count. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. 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. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. The top finishers in the men and women's categories were: Top 5, Edinburgh Marathon 2018, men. Sorry! I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! They hand you a box with the shirt and medal in it and a bottle of water. Awesome! It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it I realised it was roughly a nine-hour drive with a ferry trip in between. - but I acknowledge and agree with the comments that have been made about the long trek back to the buses on tired, Marathon legs. - 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 is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. The logistics here are terrible. Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. 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. As a consequence, I purchased useless bus tickets and wasted quite a bit of money doing so. We'll be bringing you the latest from the EMF events in the capital. Three to count. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. 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. The current route was introduced outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. 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. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. World's Marathons Gift Cards 10.2K Followers. The next two Scots to finish were Aberdeens Graham Milne (7th in 2.24.47) and Clyde Valleys Joe Small (9th in 2.25.57.). This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. Scotland did not finish. 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. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. The caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. Colin Youngson did not finish. 11:00am. Likes. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. Crowds were amazingits like everyone in every town and village along the way came out. The Lingerwood development would create a sense of community in the old mining area. 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Paid 4 extra for a bus back to the City center. Course was flat and very scenic. Why can't the council enforce a bus lanes only policy around the finish for one measly afternoon? 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. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. In 2020, it will revert back to its 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 world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. 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 bus driver Charmaine Laurie became a household name five years ago after narrowly avoiding disaster on a city road during the infamous Beast from the East blizzards. I accompanied friends to the marathon. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races - the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has races for all ages. The 2017 Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday May 28, with the mass race due to start at 9.50am. - 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. 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. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. 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. 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! Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon & 10k Run), Pride Run Phoenix Half Marathon | 10K | 5K, A Digital Gift Card With a Special Message. Pluses - the crowd/helpers. 20/9/87 The last Glasgow Marathon did not include a true International team match. 28/8/88 The Livingston Half Marathon included an international match, featuring (in finishing order): England v Scotland v Northern Ireland v Wales. Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. Visit website. 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. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. - 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 finishing order was: Wales, Scotland, Catalonia. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. Sign up for the largest running event in Finland! 29th Aug 2018. original name. Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a cumulative total). Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. Men Records. From there, the route follows the lochs south eastern shore, heading Finisher Lists. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 19/9/82 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. Three to run, two to count. It felt more like Brighton or Blackpool with it's mainly coastal route. Lost Dutchman Marathon (2/19/23) Apache Junction, AZ - 290 Finishers Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon (2/19/23) Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 460 Finishers Surfside Beach Marathon (2/19/23) Surfside Beach, TX - 12 Finishers Seaside Marathon (2/19/23) Ventura, CA - 36 Finishers - More 2023 marathons: Search or Browse All Marathon Results: First Scot was Terry Mitchell (2nd in 2.19.40) and 3rd was Hammy Cox (2.19.43). She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. 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. 43. 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. 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. 1) There are no clocks on the course. The part that goes along the coast has the most breathtaking view , and definitely a runners' favorite. 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. 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. 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. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). 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. For Scotland, Mike Carroll won in 2.18.41; Scott MacDonald (Swindon) was second in 2.22.01; and Murray McNaught tenth in 2.27.54. 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. However, there are two things that runners of this race need to keep in mind before they toe the line. 17/3/85 The Barcelona marathon featured an international team match against top continental opposition. For Scotland, Dave Clark was 2nd in 2.18.01; and Colin Youngson 22nd in 2.30.42. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. directions_runStart address: Edinburgh,gb. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. A helpful conversation would have been nice! Glasgow Marathon, 1983,with Murray McNaught , Jim Brown , Andy Daly, Charlie Haskett, Evan Cameron and Don Macgregor. Another from Enschede 1977: Sandy Keith, Willie Day and Colin Youngson (47) are the easy ones to spot. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. EH8 9AL. 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. Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. 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 half marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. Results; Shop. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun Online? 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. 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) In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. 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. Mile markers were well out in terms of accuracy and many around me measured the course as over the 26.1. There is no food at the finish! 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. Media. This is not one for spectators. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of . I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. 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. 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. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. Four to run, three to count. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A The Scottish team won, in front of Catalunya and Spain. The course is fast and flat with most of the course run along the coastline. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. The route has changed over the last few years. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. In all continental marathon races categories go at least until F/M 70, recently until F/M 80+.