Three to count. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. Foul-mouthed Midlothian neighbour caught on camera in vile drunken rant. The drop in the course route makes it a downhill course, ineligible for rankings. 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. I myself had to give forfait because a injury. Registered in England and Wales 10548808. 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. 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. Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). Runners love it for its flat and fast course, the beauty of the ancient city and Antalyas world famous beach. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The island course was a tough, undulating one. Scottish International Marathon Men 1979-90. 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. 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). Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us. Well done to Melanie Wilkins, Megan Crawford and Carys Hughes. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. 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. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. 1 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. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. The weather was damp and misting, but the spectators were out in numbers and were quite supportive. 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 It races 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. 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! 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. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. 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. EDINBURGH. 10.2K Followers. When is the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon, what is the route, and where can I see the results? For Scotland, Peter Wilson was 6th in 2.21.53 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.25.20. One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. 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. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Three to run, with two to score (with positions added for a . Pope John Paul II waves to the crowd before he boards his helicopter at Turnhouse after the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. Since 2003 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has been held each year, usually in May. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection Around 30,000 people have entered to take part in the 2017 race, which has sold out the past six years. 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. Four marathon races were held in Scotland in 2019, Inverness's Baxters Loch Ness Marathon being the longest running of them, having started in 2002. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. London 1995: Allister Hutton, Lindsay Robertson, Jim Dingwall, Andy Daly, Don Ritchie,Fraser Clyne and Rab Marshall, SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON MEN (1979 1990), (Not including Commonwealth Games performances), Allan Adams 1986 (2), 1989 = 3, Evan Cameron 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985 = 4, Douglas Cowie 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 (2) = 6, Rob Hall 1987, 1989 = 2, Frank Harper 1986 (2), 1988, 1990 = 4, Donald Macgregor 1980, 1981, 1982,1984 = 4, Colin Martin 1980, 1988, 1989 = 3, Donald Ritchie 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990 = 5, Craig Ross 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987 = 4, Peter Wilson 1982, 1983, 1984 (2) = 4, Colin Youngson 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 (2), 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 = 11, INTERNATIONAL TEAM ROAD RACE: HALF MARATHON. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. Click on the link below to go to the official site of the race. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. Create your free account now by choosing a password! Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. Full page from Evening News with photograph of runners along Princes Street in heavy rain and below listing of named runners. Website. The organizer will provide a link where you'll be able to submit your result. 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 Find Your Result - 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. 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? Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. Biggest joy came after the race however. Sorry! In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. 2) Do not pre-pay for the shuttle!! Paid 4 extra for a bus back to the City center. Three to run, two to count. Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Runners in the Edinburgh Half Marathon reach the half way point along Portobello Promenade. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195kilometers (26.219 mi). There has been an increase in strange sightings of structures and lights in the skies above Scotland's capital. The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. The first marathon was held in 2017 as the Stirling Scottish Marathon. 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. - 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!' A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. This is not one for spectators. 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. Alastair Macfarlane and Colin Martin did not finish. Especially the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on the 27th & 28th May 2023 #edinburghmarathon #emf2023. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). 20/3/89 The Barcelona Marathon included a team result (in finishing order) of Wales, Scotland, and Catalonia 3rd. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. A helpful conversation would have been nice! Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. Police confirmed that a recovery service was arranged for both drivers. . 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. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! original name. Edinburgh UFO sighting as strange orb light filmed shooting across night sky. This is the only marathon I've run (out of 28) which doesn't offer this. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. View our online Press Pack. MazH. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. A number of Amazon Fire Stick customers use their dongle to stream legally but a growing trend has saw users download unofficial software to watch illegal streams. 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. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. 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. The Strathearn marathon commenced in 2012 and has been run annually since. Unnamed Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8, UK. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. This year promises to be the biggest yet as hundreds of spectators are expected to line the route in its 15th year. In 2018 and 2019 it received sponsorship and was retitled the Great Stirling Run. For Scotland, Don Macgregor finished 3rd in 2.21.52 (1st Vet); Evan Cameron 7th in 2.26.23; and Graham Milne 9th in 2.27.13. The current route was introduced Three to count. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. But I won't be back. Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. 22/5/88 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v England v Wales. 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. Results; Shop. Inside abandoned Edinburgh school completely frozen in time with chairs laid out. 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. More than 24,000 runners take part in this event. 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. Two counters were required. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes. 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. From there, the route follows the lochs south eastern shore, heading Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. Tweets & replies. It is impossible to speak to the race organisers or the office. 1982. There is no food at the finish! 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. Congrats to Ewan Cameron, Huber Rossi, and Gareth Jenkins. 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! ", Amazon attempt to clamp down on illegal use of Fire Sticks by users. 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. 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. GSi Events. Full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races - the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has races for all ages. Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. Need a reminder of todays road closures? - but I acknowledge and agree with the comments that have been made about the long trek back to the buses on tired, Marathon legs. 27/5/1990 The last Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. . 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). 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. 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. The logistics here are terrible. I'm not going to dwell on the weather since that can't be helped. 5/9/82 The Edinburgh Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England 7pts, Scotland 23 and Netherlands 25). The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse. We'll be bringing you the latest from the EMF events in the capital. The finishing order was: Wales, Scotland, Catalonia. [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. 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. It is also more than a sports event. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. - 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!' [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)]. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. Start time. The caption to the picture reads, 'Princes Street at 9am on a Sunday. 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. Edinburgh is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. It's the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only the London Marathon and is set to raise over 4 million for charity. Hammy Cox won the race; and the other two Scots were Colin Martin and John Duffy (possibly in a time of 2.24.40). There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. (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). Sign up for the largest running event in Finland! they eventually answered one but when I again repeated my initial query, I never heard back. north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. 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. 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. Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. 19/9/82 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles. 20/9/87 The last Glasgow Marathon did not include a true International team match. 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. 11:00am. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. This is *not* what my crippled body wanted to hear. 30th May 2022. 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. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. 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 half marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. Overall a terriffic time in a terriffic city. 1,761 Following. The pre-2007 courses were compliant. 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, Davie Watt was 2nd in 2.28.50, Craig Ross 6th in 2.43.46 and Samuel Graves 7th in 2.50.27. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. 8/7/79 the B.L.E. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. The initial 3-4 miles through historic Edinburgh are truly amazing. The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. It then runs through Holyrood Park in the shadow of Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano. Looks like he managed it without any Fire and Blood. Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. Visit website. 27/9/81 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales. Temperature was 28C and spectators had hoses, gummies, drinks - you name it. 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.