For other inquiries Contact Us. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. 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. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. 2) Do not pre-pay for the shuttle!! This is not one for spectators. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. The caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. Edinburgh Marathon The world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. Unnamed Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8, UK. Start time. The green Settings button to the top right of the graph lets you pick from dozens! Temperature was 28C and spectators had hoses, gummies, drinks - you name it. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! Three to run, two to count. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). Three to count. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. Rock'n'Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Seville Marathon (Zurich Maraton de Sevilla), Edinburgh Christmas Market & Winter Festival. Media. You have already subscribed to our newsletter! The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. 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. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. * Host nation ( Australia) Participation[ edit] Australia (70) Bahamas (6) Barbados (5) Bermuda (1) Botswana (6) Canada (57) Cayman Islands (2) Cyprus (7) Ran a big stretch along the water. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. For Scotland, Jim Dingwall was 5th in 2.16.44 but Peter Wilson did not complete the course. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. 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. 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 Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. Edinburgh Marathon 2018. Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. Ryan Mitchell completed the marathon in 3hrs 50 mins - but he has another reason to celebrate. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it The weather was damp and misting, but the spectators were out in numbers and were quite supportive. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. Pluses - the crowd/helpers. | privacy policy | refund policy, Edinburgh Marathon & Half Marathon, Relay, 10K, 5K. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of . Brian Carty finished 17th and first veteran in 2.25.18. The Edinburgh bus driver whose snowstorm heroics shot her to national stardom. The world's best runners join around 30,000 fun runners every 12 months to take on the challenging 26 mile course. They hand you a box with the shirt and medal in it and a bottle of water. Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Create your free account now by choosing a password! There is no food at the finish! Team Perth High School have been raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Awesome! There were food trucks charging an exorbitant price for food, but I did not run 26.2 miles with money in my pocket. 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, Lindsay Robertson finished 6th in 2.16.15, Peter Wilson 21st in 2.21.42 and Colin Youngson 28th in 2.26.04. 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. 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. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. 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Just one of the inspiring stories from todays 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. card_giftcard. 20/9/87 The last Glasgow Marathon did not include a true International team match. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a . This former Royal Marine lost a lung in a blast eight years ago - now hes taking on the run. 2023. Glasgow Marathon, 1983,with Murray McNaught , Jim Brown , Andy Daly, Charlie Haskett, Evan Cameron and Don Macgregor. Two to count. acceptable for rankings but not for records. Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles. This is a week filled with cultural and sports events. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. 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. The current route was introduced Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. It's easy when you know how. When last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, black leggings and white trainers. 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. Three to count. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind for those brave souls taking on the challenge. 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). The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. 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. 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). [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. Why can't the council enforce a bus lanes only policy around the finish for one measly afternoon? At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 39 October 1982. - 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 route has changed over the last few years. Visit website. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade for some bracing seaside air. Find Your Result 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. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. I first ran this race circa 2005 when it started and finished in Holyrood Park next to Arthur's Seat. Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. 11/9/83 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v England v Northern Ireland v Eire. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. The island course was a tough, undulating one. 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. Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links. A helpful conversation would have been nice! It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. 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. Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. From charity fundraisers to epic feats of endurance, there were some impressive entrants this year. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. Once you leave the city and run east, it gets quite dreary. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, home to Scottish kings and queens. Inside abandoned Edinburgh school completely frozen in time with chairs laid out. 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. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). (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). This year you also have a chance to take part in the race virtually, wherever you are in the world! For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. . outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. Tweets. 2020 Virtual EMF; 2020 Edinburgh Marathon; 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon; 2020 EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay; 2020 EMF 10k; 2020 EMF 5k; proposed to his girlfriend just before the finishing line and she said yes! This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a cumulative total). 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). Runners love it for its flat and fast course, the beauty of the ancient city and Antalyas world famous beach. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd before he boards his helicopter at Turnhouse after the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. 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. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. Course was flat and very scenic. Scotland did not finish. Website. I might even do this race again and just hope for less-than gale force winds on race day. 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. 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. 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. 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. GSi Events. Enjoy one of the most panoramic races of the Planet. 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