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Edinburgh Marathon

May 25, 2008

2.8

Where

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 25, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Paul McNamara 02:25:05

2. Nathaniel Williams 02:25:32

3. Michael Green 02:26:17

Top 3 Women

1. Pauline Powell 02:47:56

2. Karen Hazlitt 02:50:26

3. Gill Laithwaite 02:52:22

Top 3 Men

1. Paul McNamara 02:25:05

2. Nathaniel Williams 02:25:32

3. Michael Green 02:26:17

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Reviews

2.8

Based on 3 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Glen H.

Posted: October 05, 2023

Scotland's biggest marathon deserves better

The course itself is quite unique with a sprint downhill for the first 2.5km (going primarily downhill for the first 8km), a nice long stretch along the coast before returning to the mid-way mark of the marathon. It would be nice if the race returned to the centre of the city (where it starts), but it is still a pleasant course. The biggest gripe of this race was echoed in previous comments - the fact that all participants must walk 30-45 minutes after running the full marathon to the bus shuttles (which is not included in the registration price and must be paid separately).

3.3

By: Bill B.

Posted: June 12, 2023

Don't Pay to Ride the Bus

An overall good marathon. Many have complained that the course does not include much of the city, but with those hills in the city, I understand the course design. I thought that the course was generally scenic, but very narrow in spots and that required me to alter my pace and to weave through traffic. The most common complaint from past years remains-the harrowing walk to the race sanctioned buses. I paid my money, but discovered that for half the cost, I could take readily accessible public buses without walking to the race bus terminal. These buses also dropped me much closer to my hotel that the race buses would. Lesson learned, please don't make the same mistake. Take a credit card and jump on public transport instead. The rest of the race was fine. There was nothing extraordinarily good or bad about the rest of the race in my opinion. Edinburgh is a breathtakingly beautiful city and I was glad that I chose it as my first international marathon. Innis and Gunn Brewery is a great choice for post race hydration.

3.7

By: Rick C.

Posted: June 12, 2022

Just okay-would NOT do this one again.

Having run over 30 marathons in the U.S. and Europe, this was NOT one of my favorites. While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course. In the US, most marathons offer water AND Gatorade every 2 miles or so. 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. There is no shade along the course, and ours was a very sunny day. After the race, all we received was another small water bottle and a single granola bar! Really?! There were a few food trucks (better bring your credit card&the food is not free). Once you finish, you have to walk another mile and a half to buses that drive you another 40 minutes back to the city. The logistics here are terrible. They should design an out and back course so the buses are not necessary.

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General News

Dec 08, 2008

Competitors racing to sign up for a place in Edinburgh Marathon

Over 3,000 runners have already signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon which doesn't take place for well over 7 months. Organizers have stated that if the trend continues they may have to change the course to allow for more runners to participate.

General News Scotsman

Oct 02, 2008

Its First Come, First Served For The 2009 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon

Entries for the 2009 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon opened on 1st September 2009. After delivering another fantastic event in May this year, it's expected that entries will grow significantly again for the 2009 event. Entries for the 2008 marathon saw a dramatic increase from 5,450 entries in 2007 to 10,230 entries in 2008, a remarkable 85% growth.

General News

Sep 05, 2008

2009 Edinburgh Marathon is bound to be a success

With over 13,000 runner participating in the 2008 Edinburgh Marathon, the event raised £2.75 million British Pounds. For 2009 there will be changes such as participant limitation to 11,500 entrants, elimination of the ballot entry and entry availability on a first-come first served basis. Edinburgh Marathon has overcome a number of growing pains in the past to become an excellent event.

General News Scotsman

Sep 03, 2008