Now this route wasn't perfect - I remember the finishing stretch as pretty grim - but it gave a nice blend of Central and maritime Edinburgh with standout sections up the Royal Mile and along Princes Street. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. Three to count. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. Organiser. For Scotland, Rob Hall was 3rd in 2.29.54, Doug Cowie 6th in 2.30.49, Bobby Ronald 10th in 2.31.09 and Don Ritchie 11th in 2.34.27. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. 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). Opposite the palace you will see the Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Edinburgh. This is not one for spectators. 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. The Edinburgh Marathon is the second largest marathon in the United Kingdom, only being surpassed by the one in London. GSi Events. 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. Having run over 30 marathons in the U.S. and Europe, this was NOT one of my favorites. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. For Scotland, Peter Fleming finished third in 65:13; Charlie Haskett fourth in 66.26; and Hammy Cox 13th in 70.16. Create your free account now by choosing a password! After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. The logistics here are terrible. 18/9//88 The Anglesey Marathon included an international contest, featuring (in finishing order) Wales v Northern Ireland v Scotland v Spain. 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. One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. - 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. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. You can find all the info you need here. 1,761 Following. This former Royal Marine lost a lung in a blast eight years ago - now hes taking on the run. 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. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. The half marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. 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. Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. 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 logistic of the transport back to Edinburgh has the quality of - I'm sorry to say that - nations which are less developed ! The course goes more or less around the island, alongside the coast, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. 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Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. Hammy Cox finished 6th (possibly in 2.18.05); Allan Adams may have run 2.26.32; and Colin Martin was the other Scottish team member. 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 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. The first three to finish were: Catalunya, Spain and Scotland. 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. 24/5/87 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. 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. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. For Scotland, Jim Dingwall was 5th in 2.16.44 but Peter Wilson did not complete the course. Mile markers were well out in terms of accuracy and many around me measured the course as over the 26.1. Once you leave the city and run east, it gets quite dreary. Website. EDINBURGH. Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon & 10k Run), Pride Run Phoenix Half Marathon | 10K | 5K, A Digital Gift Card With a Special Message. The pre-2007 courses were compliant. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. 27/9/81 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales. acceptable for rankings but not for records. Email us atscottishsundigital@news.co.ukor call 0141 420 5266, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. That's it I'm afraid,, a disappointment for my countries flagship marathon. Unnamed Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8, UK. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. It goes a couple of miles further up Ravenheugh Road beyond the Prestongrange Mining Museum before looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links, the famous golf course officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest golf course in the world. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). Edinburgh thief caught on CCTV stealing family heirloom on busy street. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. The current route was introduced While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. There was nothing from start to finish which I found highly annoying as I had no idea how I was doing time-wise. The top finishers in the men and women's categories were: Top 5, Edinburgh Marathon 2018, men. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. The YETI BIKE RACE Nepal, around the Annapurna Tour, crossing the highest rideable pass in the world at 5416m over sea level. 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.). Be sure to be prepared at least 2+ miles. They should design an out and back course so the buses are not necessary. Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. Photo Sales. Results; Shop. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. 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. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. The drop in the course route makes it a downhill course, ineligible for rankings. For Scotland, Dave Clark was 2nd in 2.18.01; and Colin Youngson 22nd in 2.30.42. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. Foul-mouthed Midlothian neighbour caught on camera in vile drunken rant. 1982. 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. 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? Pick a different race if you want to see how you did! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Reckless Edinburgh teens filmed bus surfing down busy main road through Old Town. Three to run, two to count. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. 10.2K Followers. 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. 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. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. Scots were invited to the Las Vegas Marathon on an all-expenses trip but there is no evidence of a team race. Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. Jim Dingwall of Scotland won in 2.16.07. For Scotland, Lindsay Robertson was third, Sandy Keith 8th and Craig Ross 12th. 8/7/79 the B.L.E. 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. The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. 22/7/1990 The Luton Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Wales and Scotland. 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. 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. 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. The part that goes along the coast has the most breathtaking view , and definitely a runners' favorite. 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.]. Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. 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. For Scotland, Peter Wilson was 6th in 2.21.53 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.25.20. Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. Full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races - the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has races for all ages. 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. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. 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. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. 25/5/86 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) England and Scotland. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. Need a reminder of todays road closures? It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. 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. 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