Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. 22/7/1990 The Luton Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Wales and Scotland. 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. MazH. Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. 30th May 2022. 30/9/84 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland (did not finish) v five other countries. 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. 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. Be sure to be prepared at least 2+ miles. Three to count. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. Tweets & replies. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. This year you also have a chance to take part in the race virtually, wherever you are in the world! This year promises to be the biggest yet as hundreds of spectators are expected to line the route in its 15th year. New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks. 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. There is no food at the finish! View our online Press Pack. 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! If you are looking for Great Scottish Run results from 2013 to 2019 you can use our search here. 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.). - 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 incident took place after rush hour and reportedly there were no injuries. Edinburgh Marathon 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. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. - 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. 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 island course was a tough, undulating one. Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. 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.]. Overall, it was a good race with good support and decent fan support. Once you leave the city and run east, it gets quite dreary. The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Remember to track your run with an app of your choice. There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. The logistic of the transport back to Edinburgh has the quality of - I'm sorry to say that - nations which are less developed ! Post race was busy and fun but the walk to the buses was awful! 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. John Fairgrieve was team manager. 10.2K Followers. The world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. The half marathon and the full 26.2 mile run happen on Sunday, and there are a number of road closures along the . 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! This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A From there, the route follows the lochs south eastern shore, heading Four to run, three to count. Edinburgh Marathon 2018. Edinburgh warehouse to be turned into new climbing arena and caf, Following a planning officer's recommendation to refuse the application, councillors voted in favour of granting the proposals to transform a warehouse into a climbing gym and caf, Much-loved East Lothian shop shuts its doors after 46 years serving local community. Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. Start time. But I won't be back. 25/5/86 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) England and Scotland. All three counters were required. You have already subscribed to our newsletter! GSi Events. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. 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. For Scotland, Dave Clark was 2nd in 2.18.01; and Colin Youngson 22nd in 2.30.42. Biggest joy came after the race however. World's Marathons Gift Cards It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. 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. 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. Scotland did not finish. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. Opposite the palace you will see the Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Edinburgh. 27/9/81 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales. 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. mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness. Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. Two counters were required. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. 28/5/89 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. 20/9/87 The last Glasgow Marathon did not include a true International team match. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. 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. Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. For Scotland, Lindsay Robertson was third, Sandy Keith 8th and Craig Ross 12th. . 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. 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. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). Pluses - the crowd/helpers. The pre-2007 courses were compliant. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. 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 The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. The Edinburgh Marathon is the second largest marathon in the United Kingdom, only being surpassed by the one in London. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. 19/9/82 - The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. Tweets. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. 11/9/83 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v England v Northern Ireland v Eire. 14/9/80 The Glasgow Marathon included an international team match for the first time England won from Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales. 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. 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. Four to run, three to count. The Edinburgh Marathon has IAAF Bronze Label status and is managed by Scottish Athletics. The route has changed over the last few years. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. One more heartwarming story! The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. original name. Police confirmed that a recovery service was arranged for both drivers. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. 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. She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . Team Perth High School have been raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. 29th May, 2016. The initial 3-4 miles through historic Edinburgh are truly amazing. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. See below for the latest updates as results come in and winners are announced. card_giftcard. Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. The 55-year-old pled guilty to numerous charges on Wednesday. I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! Edinburgh Part 2 - the running part. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. When is the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon, what is the route, and where can I see the results? Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. Likes. Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. . In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of . Sorry! EDINBURGH. 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. 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. 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. It's easy when you know how. Further information can be found on the official Edinburgh Marathon site. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. acceptable for rankings but not for records. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. 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. I realised it was roughly a nine-hour drive with a ferry trip in between. After 46 years of serving Tranent, an independent store will be closing their doors for the last time on Wednesday as the owners announce their retirement. Four to run, three to count. 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. All being said, the course is flat and fast with lots of support. The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links. Edinburgh UFO sighting as strange orb light filmed shooting across night sky. 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 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. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. 24/5/87 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. Training overview. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. Two to count. I might even do this race again and just hope for less-than gale force winds on race day. First Scot was Terry Mitchell (2nd in 2.19.40) and 3rd was Hammy Cox (2.19.43). 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