Press Release - Edinburgh Marathon - 12/11/19

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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