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EDINBURGH MARATHON LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE FOR 2018
THE EDINBURGH MARATHON has launched a brand new route for the first time in
5 years.
In what will be the 16th year of the Edinburgh Marathon, Scotland's largest
running event which takes place on Sunday May 27 2018, announced the new
route this lunchtime.
The new route starts on Potterrow, the Old Town heartland of Edinburgh
University, for the first time in the event's history, 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 as per recent years. Both the Half
Marathon and Team Relay routes have had similar changes.
Neil Kilgour, Edinburgh Marathon Festival Director, said: "We are delighted
to announce the new Edinburgh Marathon route to the world and and believe
we have a route which showcases the incredible and stunning city of
Edinburgh to it's very best."
"The key for us was creating a route which not only let our participants
see more of Edinburgh, but also stays true to its worldwide reputation as
one of the fastest marathon routes approved by an IAAF label - not an easy
thing to achieve in this small but fine city!"
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival now annually attracts more than 30,000
runners each year has had an economic impact of more than £40 million for
Scotland's capital and helped raise more than £60 million for hundreds of
charities.
The Edinburgh Marathon joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by
becoming the first race in Scotland to be officially recognised by the
IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF Bronze label puts the race
among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting
calendar for runners. It remains Scotland's only IAAF labeled road race.
Mr Kilgour said "With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we
believe that this is one of, if not THE fastest marathon route in the
world. If you have put in the training then this route will reward this
effort: it is full of PB potential"
Second only to London in terms of size in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon
Festival has nine races on offer, guaranteeing there is something for
everyone from the seasoned runner to the charity fundraiser and beginners.
The fun kicks off on Saturday May 26 at Holyrood Park with a 10k, 5K and
four junior races. On Sunday May 27, the Edinburgh Marathon, Edinburgh Half
Marathon and team relay start from the heart of Edinburgh City and
continues through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable
running experience.
Entries are open for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on May 26 and 27,
2018. More information is available via the website at
www.edinburghmarathon.com.
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