Press Release - Edinburgh Marathon - 12/11/18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     Edinburgh Marathon looks set to sell out for the 11th year in a row

EDINBURGH MARATHON standard entries are close to capacity and expected to 
close on Sunday 6th January at midnight.

The marathon takes place on Sunday 26th May 2019 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.

Last year saw the launch of a new route which 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 had similar changes.

Organisers are encouraging potential runners to sign up before the standard 
entries period ends at midnight on Sunday 6th 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 has nine races on offer, guaranteeing there is something for 
everyone from the seasoned runner to kids just starting out on their 
running journey.

The fun kicks off on Saturday 25th May at Holyrood Park with a 10K, 5K and 
four junior races. On Sunday 26th May the Edinburgh Marathon, Edinburgh 
Half Marathon and Team Relay start from the heart of Edinburgh City as 
runners embark on the new route for the first time ever.

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