Two counters were required. At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 39 October 1982. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. The Scottish team was presented with specially inscribed SAAA gold medals. Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. Be sure to be prepared at least 2+ miles. 13/3/83 Barcelona Marathon. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. The part that goes along the coast has the most breathtaking view , and definitely a runners' favorite. 1982. They should design an out and back course so the buses are not necessary. - 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. 2) Do not pre-pay for the shuttle!! The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Awesome! They hand you a box with the shirt and medal in it and a bottle of water. I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. Brian Carty finished 17th and first veteran in 2.25.18. Expert tips, insights, runner stories and more. 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 is thus both flat and nice and scenic, and it manages to attract both elite runners and runners with less ambitious goals than winning. 21/9/86 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. 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. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. Want to connect your GPS watch to import your training to Fetch? The weather is completely unpredictable and all of my training was for naught when faced with 25mph headwinds and gusts up to 40mph. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. The top finishers in the men and women's categories were: Top 5, Edinburgh Marathon 2018, men. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. 18/5/86 Wales hosted a four nation fixture at Bridgend, which incorporated the Welsh Championship and a match between (in finishing order) England v Catalonia v Wales v Scotland. All being said, the course is flat and fast with lots of support. Fast and flat, this race can easily become one of your favorites. All three counters were required. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, governed by Scottish Athletics and run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195 kilometres . Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. 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. 30/9/84 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland (did not finish) v five other countries. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. The half marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. EH8 9AL. Currently it forms part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. 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. Hey organizers, charge an extra pound or two and give people some food! The course is fast and flat with most of the course run along the coastline. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. Edinburgh police hunt schoolgirl, 12, from Dundee believed to have travelled to city. 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. 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. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. . Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. 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). 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. Crowds were amazingits like everyone in every town and village along the way came out. The Edinburgh bus driver whose snowstorm heroics shot her to national stardom. 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. EMF Running Tours; Contact; Login/Enter; Congratulations to everyone who has completed Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge. Edinburgh Part 2 - the running part. The island course was a tough, undulating one. 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.). 2020 Virtual EMF; 2020 Edinburgh Marathon; 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon; 2020 EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay; 2020 EMF 10k; 2020 EMF 5k; Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . For Scotland, Dave Clark was 2nd in 2.18.01; and Colin Youngson 22nd in 2.30.42. 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 route follows predominantly quiet B roads in Strathearn, starting and finishing at the Cultybraggan Camp just Three to run and three to count. 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 first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. It races by Meadowbank Sports Stadium, scene of former Commonwealth Games glory for runners such as Liz McColgan. Three to count. You can find all the info you need here. Course was flat and very scenic. Four to run, three to count. The initial 3-4 miles through historic Edinburgh are truly amazing. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. This is a rarity - a marathon that neither publishes its results nor responds to e-mails. 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 | privacy policy | refund policy, Edinburgh Marathon & Half Marathon, Relay, 10K, 5K. That's it I'm afraid,, a disappointment for my countries flagship marathon. Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. 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. 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. The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. (Northern Ireland, Eire and Spain also ran.) New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks. Team Perth High School have been raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. 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. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. Remember to track your run with an app of your choice. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. 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) Race was well organized and had 23k runners this year. It began in 2003 and has continually grown in popularity and stature, having just received a 97% satisfaction rating in a recent Runner's World poll. 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. 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 half marathon and the full 26.2 mile run happen on Sunday, and there are a number of road closures along the . Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. 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, Peter Fleming finished third in 65:13; Charlie Haskett fourth in 66.26; and Hammy Cox 13th in 70.16. In 2020, it will revert back to its Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. Sign up for the largest running event in Finland! The bus farrago described by many is still happening - a half hour walk through busy streets to find the bus home after running 26 miles. 43. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. Start time. acceptable for rankings but not for records. Edinburgh Marathon's Tweets. 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. 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. 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June 1988 The Nuremberg Marathon included an international contest featuring a Scottish team. - 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. There is no shade along the course, and ours was a very sunny day. 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. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. Inside abandoned Edinburgh school completely frozen in time with chairs laid out. 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. First Scot was Terry Mitchell (2nd in 2.19.40) and 3rd was Hammy Cox (2.19.43). Biggest joy came after the race however. This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. 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. John Fairgrieve was team manager. Tweets. Scots were invited to the Las Vegas Marathon on an all-expenses trip but there is no evidence of a team race. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. 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. Foul-mouthed Midlothian neighbour caught on camera in vile drunken rant. 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). 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. Rock'n'Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Seville Marathon (Zurich Maraton de Sevilla), Edinburgh Christmas Market & Winter Festival. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. When is the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon, what is the route, and where can I see the results? Three to count. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. There is no food at the finish! 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. The Edinburgh Marathon has IAAF Bronze Label status and is managed by Scottish Athletics. Breathless optimism. (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). 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. Media. [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)]. The drop in the course route makes it a downhill course, ineligible for rankings. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. they eventually answered one but when I again repeated my initial query, I never heard back. Alan Robson did not finish. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. 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. Need a reminder of todays road closures? Colin Youngson did not finish. Overall, it was a good race with good support and decent fan support. Edinburgh is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. Training overview. Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon follows the marathon course which was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it's your first half marathon or you are looking for a PB. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. 29th May, 2016. 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. Photo Sales. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. 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. Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness. If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. Three to count. The 2017 Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday May 28, with the mass race due to start at 9.50am. Scotland did not finish. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. 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). MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. 20/9/87 The last Glasgow Marathon did not include a true International team match. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. 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. 2. 29th Aug 2018. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, home to Scottish kings and queens. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. Temperature was 28C and spectators had hoses, gummies, drinks - you name it. Jim Dingwall of Scotland won in 2.16.07. Alastair Macfarlane and Colin Martin did not finish. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection Especially the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on the 27th & 28th May 2023 #edinburghmarathon #emf2023. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. Reckless Edinburgh teens filmed bus surfing down busy main road through Old Town. . This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For Scotland, Graham Laing won in 2.19.33, Don Macgregor was 7th in 2.26.48 (1st Veteran), and Evan Cameron 9th in 2.30.13. 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. 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. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. For Scotland, Colin Youngson was 4th in 2.19.12, Des Austin 5th in 2.19.19 and Alastair Macfarlane 6th in 2.21.01. 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! . There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. Four to run, three to count. Police confirmed that a recovery service was arranged for both drivers. If you are looking for Great Scottish Run results from 2013 to 2019 you can use our search here. I first ran this race circa 2005 when it started and finished in Holyrood Park next to Arthur's Seat. Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. For Scotland, Peter Wilson was 6th in 2.21.53 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.25.20. Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. 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. The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. Website. 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. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). 1) There are no clocks on the course. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. 24/5/87 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. I accompanied friends to the marathon. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. 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. 28/9/80 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Click on the link below to go to the official site of the race. 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. In all continental marathon races categories go at least until F/M 70, recently until F/M 80+. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. 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. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. 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.]. 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. 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. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. 11:00am. 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. 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. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. 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. 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). Pluses - the crowd/helpers. proposed to his girlfriend just before the finishing line and she said yes! 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun Online? Edinburgh Marathon 2018. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). A helpful conversation would have been nice! Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. MazH. 10.2K Followers. The first marathon was held in 2017 as the Stirling Scottish Marathon. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. 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. Three to count. Email us atscottishsundigital@news.co.ukor call 0141 420 5266, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Enjoy one of the most panoramic races of the Planet. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. In 2018 and 2019 it received sponsorship and was retitled the Great Stirling Run. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. But I won't be back. Scottish International Marathon Men 1979-90. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. 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. MazH. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. There are no phone numbers and the only way to contact is by emails - which are never answered! Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links. 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