"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Edinburgh is usually obsessive about this so it's a mystery. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. 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. John Fairgrieve was team manager. In 2020, it will revert back to its Alastair Macfarlane, Colin Youngson and Don Macgregor. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. RMG2EEMN - Edinburgh, UK. The route reaches the village of Longniddry before reaching Gosford House, looping around and heading back past Musselburgh Links. 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. 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. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse then on to Prestonpans, passing Cockenzie and Port Seton. I don't run with a watch since I get 'too into my head' calculating mile splits. The Scottish team won, in front of Catalunya and Spain. See below for the latest updates as results come in and winners are announced. 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Pluses - the crowd/helpers. - 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!' Quick time text afterwards, pretty flat. Breathless optimism. Sign up for the largest running event in Finland! In all continental marathon races categories go at least until F/M 70, recently until F/M 80+. Photo Sales. . 11:00am. Edinburgh edinburghmarathon.com Joined October 2012. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. Train hard, aim for a PR and keep your fingers crossed for good weather. 10.2K Followers. Be sure to be prepared at least 2+ miles. 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) If I had been a visitor from abroad I would have found it very disappointing, talk about not playing to your strengths. June 1988 The Nuremberg Marathon included an international contest featuring a Scottish team. The route then stretches along Musselburgh Road before reaching Musselburgh Racecourse. It felt more like Brighton or Blackpool with it's mainly coastal route. There is no shade along the course, and ours was a very sunny day. It was the first mass marathon to be held in the Scottish city when it began on September 5 1982.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). Really?! 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. A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. Next to the salt lakes where flamingos take a breath during the fall is sure to excite every runner, from the more experienced ones to the newcomers. Organisers ask runners and spectators to allow extra time to travel over the weekend and allow patience for bag searches and extra road closures. 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. The marathon starts in the City center and then leaves Edinburgh. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. Organiser. EH8 9AL. Race winners since the first race in 2002 are: Edinburgh has hosted an annual marathon that has run each year since 2003. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. Enter your name, race number, finish position, event, gender and category for your results. The green Settings button to the top right of the graph lets you pick from dozens! 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. Opposite the palace you will see the Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Edinburgh. Want to connect your GPS watch to import your training to Fetch? This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. Further information can be found on the official Edinburgh Marathon site. Visit website. Email us atscottishsundigital@news.co.ukor call 0141 420 5266, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. 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. 13/3/83 Barcelona Marathon. 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. 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. Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in in 1983) won the marathon - his first major title. Temperature was 28C and spectators had hoses, gummies, drinks - you name it. Four to run, three to count. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. Pick a different race if you want to see how you did! Three to count. She is described as being around 5ft in height, of medium build with long fair hair. 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. Now the course is like an arrow pointing directly away from the city. It races by Meadowbank Sports Stadium, scene of former Commonwealth Games glory for runners such as Liz McColgan. Another from Enschede 1977: Sandy Keith, Willie Day and Colin Youngson (47) are the easy ones to spot. 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. Entries are open for Scotland's largest running festival . Post race was busy and fun but the walk to the buses was awful! 19/9/82 The Aberdeen Marathon featured a match between (in finishing order) Wales v Scotland v England v Northern Ireland. Find Your Result Edinburgh Marathon Well done Sarah Cumber, Tracy Brogan and Heather Sweeney. Congrats to Molly Browne, Sarah Potter, Victoria Park and Jo Williams. 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. 17/3/85 The Barcelona marathon featured an international team match against top continental opposition. The Edinburgh Marathon was first staged in 1982 and has been an annual event since 2003. Course was flat and very scenic. Scotland did not finish. 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. EVERY year the roads around the capital are closed off for the Edinburgh Marathon - voted the flattestin the UK. The Edinburgh Marathon is Scotland's most popular marathon. 27/5/1990 The last Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. 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). 16/9/84 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Scotland v Eire v Northern Ireland. Edinburgh Marathon's Tweets. For other inquiries Contact Us. Another move made to appeal to top runners is the chance for a free entry if you can run a marathon below 2:40. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don't fancy the big 26.2! 2. 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. The Lingerwood development would create a sense of community in the old mining area. The current route was introduced in 2007 and begins in the city centre, moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh. But I won't be back. [This list concentrates on marathon runners who, between 1979 and 1990, were selected for small Scottish teams which contested international matches within city marathons. The current route was introduced NB Apparently, there was also a Half Marathon international at Livingston on 30 Aug. 1987. 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. Paid 4 extra for a bus back to the City center. He proposed to his girlfriend just before the finishing line and she said yes! 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. Three to run and three to count. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by Holyrood Palace. Here are nine of the most inspiring runners and moments from the Edinburgh Marathon festival. Three miles into the marathon and the 3100 starters are spread out from the Mound back to Lothian Road. Edinburgh thief caught on CCTV stealing family heirloom on busy street. I first ran this race circa 2005 when it started and finished in Holyrood Park next to Arthur's Seat. 18/10/81 The Glasgow International Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland v Eire. 1 The island course was a tough, undulating one. Tweets. KnarvikMila is more than one race and more than a single distance. I had a great run in 2014 - a PB! 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. 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! John Fairgrieve was team manager. It is a point-to-point course with a drop of approximately 40 metres, making it 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. Edinburgh is unbelievably beautiful and a must see for all. Scenery is nice, but at times not many/no spectators. Plus points - Flat, well organised, plenty of support, good water stations. The Edinburgh Marathon starts in London and Regent Road before passing by the historic Holyrood Palace, home to Scottish kings and queens. Two counters were needed; and a cumulative time. 5/7/87 The Bridgend Marathon, which was the Welsh Championships over a tough course, included an international team contest. (Northern Ireland, Eire and Spain also ran.) 28/8/88 The Livingston Half Marathon included an international match, featuring (in finishing order): England v Scotland v Northern Ireland v Wales. This is not one for spectators. There were showers on Sunday morning and the sun isn't forecast to return until the evening. Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999. Scotland finished first team with three runners in the top six. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. The first marathon event in Edinburgh was in 1982. MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The bus stop however is about 25 mins walk away from the finishing line. 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. There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles. 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. The current route begins in the city center, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Musselburgh, East Lothian. 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. outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. Start of the Enschede Marathon: note Willie Day, Sandy Keith, Jim Dingwall, with others like Ron Hill and Dave Cannon also present. Mike Carroll from Annan & District (2.18.24) finished 6th, with Don Macgregor (2.19.36) 10th (and first veteran yet again). 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 Events have been going on all weekend, with the 5k, 10k and junior races taking place on Saturday. 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. Three to count. Fast and flat, this race can easily become one of your favorites. The Edinburgh bus driver whose snowstorm heroics shot her to national stardom. Foul-mouthed Midlothian neighbour caught on camera in vile drunken rant. Artist / maker Unknown Date 1982 Size 60.0 x 40.0 cm Type Press cutting Location Edinburgh and Scottish Collection Currently it forms part oftheEdinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. [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 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. For Scotland, Peter Wilson was 6th in 2.21.53 and Don Ritchie 9th in 2.25.20. This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1982 in the Marathon for both men and women. Find out more about Edinburgh Marathon on 5th Sep 1982 including route, elevation, and reviews by other runners Results & Photos Results About Not just a race, but an entire running festival. Craig and Don got into considerable difficulties and did well to finish on the new, tougher course. MazH. 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. 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. Four to run, three to count. World Athletics Events and Results. Pope at Turnhouse 1982. 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. 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. New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks. There is no food at the finish! Further marathons were held in Edinburgh in 1986 and 1999. For Scotland, Frank Harper finished 4th in 2.18.44; Allan Adams was 15th and first veteran in a lifetime best 2.23.03; and Murray McNaught 23rd in 2.26.04. 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 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. 1) There are no clocks on the course. It's ok to send me emails with deals and discounts for events on World's Marathons. Gifted Edinburgh footballer in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. After the atrocity in Manchester this week there will be an increased police presence and security at the event. I might even do this race again and just hope for less-than gale force winds on race day. Hammy Cox and Alan Robson tackled the full distance; and Peter Fleming the Half Marathon. 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. 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.]. 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. Currently it forms part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, usually in May. Osaka Marathon Osaka (JPN) 26 FEB 2023 A The incident took place after rush hour and reportedly there were no injuries. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Awesome! 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. A helpful conversation would have been nice! Alan Robson did not finish. 21/9/86 The Glasgow Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Scotland. World's Marathons Gift Cards The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was founded by Geoff Sims and in 2003 there were around 3,000 participants. The marathon finishes in playing fields at Pinkie St Peters Primary School. 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. 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. Ran a big stretch along the water. 31st May 2019. geordieNdog. Edinburgh Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. 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. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in Meadowbank Stadium. The course is fast and flat with most of the course run along the coastline. If I'd had a pound on me I would have just gotten onboard. The Marathon starts on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and drops down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers. 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). 28/9/80 The Aberdeen Marathon featured, in finishing order, England v Scotland v Wales v Northern Ireland. The start is placed on a fairly high level, and the course has an overall elevation drop of 50 meters. The first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness. - 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!' Sorry! Photo: Denis Straughan . Merlene Ottey won gold, silver and relay bronze in the sprints for Jamaica. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 2020 Virtual EMF; 2020 Edinburgh Marathon; 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon; 2020 EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay; 2020 EMF 10k; 2020 EMF 5k; . We pay for your stories and videos! Edinburgh Marathon 2018. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. 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 first marathon was held in Edinburgh in 1982. 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. 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. The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual marathon event, governed by Scottish Athletics and run in Scotland over the traditional distance of 42.195 kilometres . There is no record of the third Scot who dropped out, unless Scotland only sent two runners. Edinburgh Marathon / Erin's Half Marathon. 15/9/85 The Aberdeen Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) England v Wales v Europe v Scotland. Website. 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. 8/7/79 the B.L.E. 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. My main gripe is with the poor customer service pre-race. There was not a banana, not a bagel, nothing! 1/9/85 The Edinburgh Waverley Market Marathon included a match between (in finishing order) Scotland, Wales, Eire and England. 29th May, 2016. Three counters were necessary so, against advice, the brave lad felt that he had to run. There is no expo so if you forgot something, you are out of luck. The logistics here are terrible. Published by Fetcheveryone Ltd. Just one of the inspiring stories from todays marathon. 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. It then turns north, along Lochend Road and Leith Links before reaching Portobello Promenade. One Snapchat user captured an odd looking orb light travelling through the sky. Colin Youngson did not finish. I have read and accept World's Marathons Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data. It's the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only the London Marathon and is set to raise over 4 million for charity. Edinburgh Marathon Festival: Runners in the Edinburgh Half Marathon reach the half way point along Portobello Promenade. The course begins in the city center at Potterow, then moves out of Edinburgh into East Lothian, finishing at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon takes place every year in Edinburgh, Scotland, usually in the month of May. All being said, the course is flat and fast with lots of support. 18/9//88 The Anglesey Marathon included an international contest, featuring (in finishing order) Wales v Northern Ireland v Scotland v Spain. Men Records. Just head to the roundabout and then walk uphill'. 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. It started in Holyrood Park and ended in . 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. I'm not going to dwell on the weather since that can't be helped. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere. 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. There are no phone numbers and the only way to contact is by emails - which are never answered! 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.). 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. 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. This year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival has seen thousands of people pound the streets of the capital in the annual running challenge. The Edinburgh Marathon has IAAF Bronze Label status and is managed by Scottish Athletics. 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. Expert tips, insights, runner stories and more. 10/9/89 The Anglesey Marathon included the Welsh Championships and Commonwealth Games Trial. Need a reminder of todays road closures? Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. You can check the results of the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon by logging onto www.edinburghmarathon.com. card_giftcard. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. original name. 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