It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it 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. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. Three to count. 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. Three to count. acceptable for rankings but not for records. Need a reminder of todays road closures? Three to count. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A Parking at the start and finish lines are restricted so bosses are asking those attending to plan their travel in advance and use public transport. 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. 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! directions_runStart address: Edinburgh,gb. 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 organizer will provide a link where you'll be able to submit your result. Sign up for the largest running event in Finland! Another move made to appeal to top runners is the chance for a free entry if you can run a marathon below 2:40. Edinburgh Marathon's Tweets. The Scottish team won, in front of Catalunya and Spain. 1) There are no clocks on the course. Overall, it was a good race with good support and decent fan support. 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. 28/9/80 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland. Edinburgh police hunt schoolgirl, 12, from Dundee believed to have travelled to city. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. they eventually answered one but when I again repeated my initial query, I never heard back. 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. This is a rarity - a marathon that neither publishes its results nor responds to e-mails. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. 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. The Scottish team was presented with specially inscribed SAAA gold medals. At the finish, you cross a large metal flooring mat so make sure that you pick-up your feet because if you don't you could trip and end up with a gash. Why can't the council enforce a bus lanes only policy around the finish for one measly afternoon? Registered in England and Wales 10548808. Scots were invited to the Las Vegas Marathon on an all-expenses trip but there is no evidence of a team race. This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd before he boards his helicopter at Turnhouse after the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. The YETI BIKE RACE Nepal, around the Annapurna Tour, crossing the highest rideable pass in the world at 5416m over sea level. From there, the route follows the lochs south eastern shore, heading However, there are two things that runners of this race need to keep in mind before they toe the line. 28/5/89 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Wales. For Scotland, Hammy Cox won in 2.21.15, Frank Harper was second in 2.22.20, Doug Cowie 6th in 2.26.21 and Colin Youngson 10th (and 1st Veteran) in 2.28.38. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The course goes more or less around the island, alongside the coast, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. original name. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links. Photo: Denis Straughan . We take a look at the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and tell you everything you need to know about this top sporting event. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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). Website. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. 28/8/88 The Livingston Half Marathon included an international match, featuring (in finishing order): England v Scotland v Northern Ireland v Wales. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. 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) You cannot buy your ticket via us yet! 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. Post race was busy and fun but the walk to the buses was awful! 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. 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? 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. Engraved plaques were the team prizes. Media. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Two counters were required. 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. EMF Running Tours; Contact; Login/Enter; Congratulations to everyone who has completed Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. 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! 10.2K Followers. All three counters were required. Three to run, two to count. 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. Click on the link below to go to the official site of the race. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners Hey organizers, charge an extra pound or two and give people some food! 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 55-year-old pled guilty to numerous charges on Wednesday. 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. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. Runners will be assigned one of two starting spots, London Road or Regent Road. The incident took place after rush hour and reportedly there were no injuries. I'm not going to dwell on the weather since that can't be helped. We'll be bringing you the latest from the EMF events in the capital. 2020 Virtual EMF; 2020 Edinburgh Marathon; 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon; 2020 EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay; 2020 EMF 10k; 2020 EMF 5k; There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. 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. 43. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. I realised it was roughly a nine-hour drive with a ferry trip in between. 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). Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. 1/9/85 - The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon & 10k Run), Pride Run Phoenix Half Marathon | 10K | 5K, A Digital Gift Card With a Special Message. 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. Course was flat and very scenic. 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. 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. If you are looking for Great Scottish Run results from 2013 to 2019 you can use our search here. 22/9/85 The Glasgow marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales.v Scotland. 19/9/82 - The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. 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. 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! View all races for May 2023. New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. As a consequence, I purchased useless bus tickets and wasted quite a bit of money doing so. 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 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. For the official Scotland team, Jim Brown finished 4th in 2.20.38; Evan Cameron was 9th in 2.21.58; and Don Macgregor 10th in 2.22.06. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. 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. 19/9/82 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. 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. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. Four to run, three to count. Glasgow Marathon, 1983,with Murray McNaught , Jim Brown , Andy Daly, Charlie Haskett, Evan Cameron and Don Macgregor. 27/9/81 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales. The course is fast and flat with most of the course run along the coastline. 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. Three to count. I would have run with a watch if I'd known this would be the case. Four to run, three to count. Pluses - the crowd/helpers. Likes. This is *not* what my crippled body wanted to hear. The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. 1982. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. Paid 4 extra for a bus back to the City center. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). 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. [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! . Pick a different race if you want to see how you did! Glasgow (Daly and Robertson) won an Inter-City contest, beating Cardiff and Dublin. 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. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. Luxury Edinburgh hotel disheartened as guests 'have to buy earplugs' during stay. I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. 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. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. Four to run, three to count. When last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, black leggings and white trainers. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. 17/3/85 The Barcelona marathon featured an international team match against top continental opposition. 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 Lingerwood development would create a sense of community in the old mining area. First Scot was Terry Mitchell (2nd in 2.19.40) and 3rd was Hammy Cox (2.19.43). The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. In the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023, the Full Marathon, Full Marathon Relay & Half Marathon have a POINT TO POINT course while all other races (10K, 5K, Junior 5K, Junior 2K, Junior 1.5K & Kids Kilometer have an OUT & BACK course with the below mentioned Start and Finish points: Prize Money You have already subscribed to our newsletter! 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. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 7th in 2.29.49; the other Scots were Doug Hunter and Keith Lyall. The island course was a tough, undulating one. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse. Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a . Well done to Dan Tanui, Ollie Garrod and Tom Roche. 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. Training overview. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. 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. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. There was not a banana, not a bagel, nothing! 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. Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. Three to count. * Host nation ( Australia) Participation[ edit] Australia (70) Bahamas (6) Barbados (5) Bermuda (1) Botswana (6) Canada (57) Cayman Islands (2) Cyprus (7) 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. For other inquiries Contact Us. Sorry! After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. Sorry about that! 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. Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). Awesome! Three to run and three to count. See below for the latest updates as results come in and winners are announced. MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. Men Records. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We pay for your stories and videos! MazH. A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. 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. Overall, I'm glad that I ran this race as it was my first international marathon. View our online Press Pack. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. Edinburgh Evening News Marathon Souvenir, 1982, Copyright 2023 The City of Edinburgh Council, The image library for the collections of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries, Page 4 from Edinburgh Evening News Marathon Souvenir, September 11 1982. The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Especially the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on the 27th & 28th May 2023 #edinburghmarathon #emf2023. 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. in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing atMusselburgh. In 2018 and 2019 it received sponsorship and was retitled the Great Stirling Run. 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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). It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. For Scotland, Peter Wilson was 6th in 2.21.53 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.25.20. The initial 3-4 miles through historic Edinburgh are truly amazing. Another from Enschede 1977: Sandy Keith, Willie Day and Colin Youngson (47) are the easy ones to spot. The first three to finish were: Catalunya, Spain and Scotland. Want to connect your GPS watch to import your training to Fetch? Edinburgh thief caught on CCTV stealing family heirloom on busy street. Team Perth High School have been raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Edinburgh Part 2 - the running part. 29th Aug 2018. There has been an increase in strange sightings of structures and lights in the skies above Scotland's capital. card_giftcard. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. Further information can be found on the official Edinburgh Marathon site. 2023. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. 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Thank your for subscribing to our Newsletter. There was nothing from start to finish which I found highly annoying as I had no idea how I was doing time-wise. 30/9/84 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland (did not finish) v five other countries. The weather is completely unpredictable and all of my training was for naught when faced with 25mph headwinds and gusts up to 40mph. The green Settings button to the top right of the graph lets you pick from dozens! You can find all the info you need here. 1,761 Following. 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. 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. But I won't be back. 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. Tweets. Colin Youngson did not finish. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. This is a week filled with cultural and sports events. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. 27/5/1990 The last Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. 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: In 2020, it will revert back to its north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. 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. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. EH8 9AL. Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. The 2017 Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday May 28, with the mass race due to start at 9.50am. Really?! 151-165 The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1PD, UK. 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. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. Alan Robson did not finish. In 1986 the marathon was called the Commonwealth Games People's Marathon, a month before the Commonwealth Games. 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. Four to run, three to count. - 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. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. Biggest joy came after the race however. 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. The pre-2007 courses were compliant. The logistics here are terrible. For Scotland, Lindsay Robertson was third, Sandy Keith 8th and Craig Ross 12th. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982 and since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. The finishing order was: Wales, Scotland, Catalonia. Finisher Lists. The caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. 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. Unnamed Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8, UK. 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.
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