Edinburgh Marathon

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Edinburgh Marathon 2024: Triumph, Charity, and Endurance Unite in Scottish Race

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Read about the winners, the spirit of giving, and the resilience of marathon runners in Edinburgh Marathon 2024! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ… #EdinburghMarathon #Scotland #RunningSpirit

The Edinburgh Marathon 2024 brought triumph and excitement as winners were crowned after a gruelling race through the streets of Scotland's capital. Johanna Oregan emerged victorious in the women's category, showcasing her speed and endurance by finishing in an impressive time of two hours, 48 minutes, and 22 seconds. Amidst the challenges, participants displayed unwavering determination and perseverance, making the event a true test of physical and mental strength.

Despite the rainy weather, the marathon was a display of solidarity and generosity, with many runners supporting charities and causes close to their hearts. From the 5K to the half-marathon races, participants showcased their dedication not only to the sport but also to making a positive impact in their communities. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was a celebration of spirit and sportsmanship, with thousands of people coming together to cheer on the runners and show their support.

The atmosphere at the marathon remained vibrant and uplifting, with participants donning creative costumes and spreading smiles along the route. The event was not just about competition; it was a demonstration of camaraderie and unity, as runners banded together to conquer the challenging course. Rain or shine, the spirits of the Edinburgh marathon runners soared, proving that passion and determination can triumph over any obstacle.

In Manchester, Erin Wallace impressed with an exceptional 800m run time of 1:59, showcasing her remarkable speed and talent on the track. The Edinburgh Marathon participants, numbering over 35,000, exemplified resilience and positivity, embodying the true spirit of marathon running through their unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.

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Edinburgh marathon results: Winners crowned after race in Scottish ... (The National)

And Johanna Oregan won the women's event, crossing the finish line in two hours, 48 minutes and 22 seconds. Our female 2024 Edinburgh Marathon winner is Johanna ...

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Edinburgh Marathon 2024: 16 pictures of the gruelling race as ... (Edinburgh News)

Many participants support charities and causes close to their hearts, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon among the other races held in the run-up to the 26.2-mile ...

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In pictures: Edinburgh Marathon 2024 (The Scotsman)

Thousands of people turned up on Sunday for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. An amazing turn out today, despite the Yellow Weather warning, as thousands of ...

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Erin 800m run at 1:59 (and other highlights); Edinburgh Marathon ... (scottishathletics.org.uk)

Erin Wallace in Manchester (photo by James Rhodes) There was track and field action across a number of locations over the weekend and some excellent.

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Edinburgh marathon spirits stay high despite downpours as ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Many of the runners dressed up for the occasion, raising a smile as well as hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes.

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Thousands of Edinburgh marathon runners remain upbeat despite ... (Edinburgh Live)

More than 35000 runners took part in several races over the course of the weekend as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Although rain hammered down on ...

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Capital in running for record start to soggy summer โ€“ Daily Business (Daily Business)

Traditionally, the Edinburgh Marathon weekend is one of the busiest for the capital's accommodation providers and with superstar Taylor Swift due to perform ...

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Edinburgh Marathon runners fume after paying ยฃ68 to run in rain ... (Edinburgh Live)

Edinburgh Marathon Festival organisers have apologised after participants paid ยฃ68, and 'through blood, sweat and tears' ran in the torrential rain - and ...

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Edinburgh Marathon organisers apologise after running out of medals (HeraldScotland)

Edinburgh Marathon Festival organisers have apologised to runners after running out of medals for those at the back at the race.

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Edinburgh marathon results: winners crowned after East Lothian finish (East Lothian Courier)

THE winners of the Edinburgh marathon have been crowned after the annual race through the Scottish capital and East Lothian.

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Edinburgh Marathon runners gutted as 'no medals left' after grueling ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Thousands took to the streets of the Scots capital on Sunday, not just taking on the gruelling 26.2 mile long race, but also being battered by heavy rain.

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Edinburgh Marathon organisers apologise after running out of medals (East Lothian Courier)

Edinburgh Marathon Festival organisers have apologised to runners after running out of medals for those at the back at the race.

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Edinburgh marathon misery as competitor medals run out (BBC News)

Organisers apologised to runners and said that they didn't order enough medals for everyone taking part.

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Triumph for Kingussie shinty hero at Edinburgh Marathon (Strathspey Herald)

The plan was to run the marathon together on Sunday, but Eoin Baikie went ahead without friend who suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

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Red-faced Edinburgh Marathon bosses forced to apologise after ... (The Scottish Sun)

IT wasn't just the runners who had a red face as Edinburgh Marathon bosses were forced to apologise after a huge blunder left many race finishers with.

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