FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Edinburgh Marathon Standard Entries Set To Close Soon

EDINBURGH MARATHON standard entries are close to capacity and expected to
close on Sunday 5th January at midnight.

The marathon takes place on Sunday 24th May 2020 and attracts thousands of
runners from the UK and beyond to take part in one of the flattest and
fastest marathons the UK has to offer.

The fast and flat route starts on Potterrow, the Old Town heartland of
Edinburgh University, before heading North over the historic High Street
and down The Mound. Participants will then run past the Scottish National
Gallery and into Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle
as their backdrop.

The route then takes in the Scott Monument, before heading down the Royal
Mile and towards Holyrood Park, The Scottish Parliament and Royal Palace
before then east towards the beautiful coastline. The marathon finishes in
Pinkie Playing fields, Musselburgh.

Organisers are encouraging potential runners to sign up before the standard
entries period ends at midnight on Sunday 5th January. After this time, you
can still enter the marathon with a charity place, or choose to participate
in the increasingly popular Edinburgh Half Marathon instead.

Second only to London in terms of size in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon
Festival now has eleven races on offer, guaranteeing something for everyone
from the seasoned runner to kids just starting out on their running
journey.

The fun kicks off on Saturday 23rd May at Holyrood Park with a 10K, 5K and
six junior races. On Sunday 24th May the Edinburgh Marathon, Edinburgh Half
Marathon and Team Relay start from the heart of Edinburgh City.

The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008. For more
information, visit www.edinburghmarathon.com.

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