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Time is Running Out to Star in Scotland's Most Spectacular Sporting Year
ORGANISERS of the Edinburgh Marathon today warned that standard race
entries will sell out very soon.
Record numbers of runners are signing up to take part in the marathon in
Scotland's capital city on Sunday May 25 2014. It kicks off an
extraordinary year of sport across the country with a stellar line up that
includes the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July and golf's 40th Ryder
Cup at Gleneagles in September. With runners from more than 100 countries
expected to take part, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is an ideal way to
celebrate the very best the capital has to offer during the year-long
programme of Homecoming events to showcase Scotland around the world.
With its fast and flat route, the Edinburgh Marathon is among the fastest
in the world and a perfect choice for runners chasing a personal best. But
the race is on before standard marathon entries close. Runners who miss the
end of year deadline can still secure a charity marathon place, fundraising
for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival official charity, Macmillan Cancer
Support or choosing from hundreds of other affiliate charities.
Race organiser, Neil Kilgour, said: "Come join us before time is up.
"We look forward to delivering an outstanding Edinburgh Marathon Festival
that the nation will be proud of. Now is the time to make 2014 your year.
There really couldn't be a better time to plan a trip to Scotland.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival has it all - a great city that acts as a
stunning backdrop to the events and a programme of races that means that
everyone is catered for from kids to veterans."
And there's still a chance to be part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as
entries for the half marathon and team relay on May 25 as well as the 10K,
5K and junior races on May 24 remain open well into 2014.
The Edinburgh Marathon, which in 2014 will be in its 12th year, is among
the world's elite road races and 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. And Edinburgh was
recently voted the second best destination in the UK for a city marathon,
behind only London and ahead of Brighton, Dublin, Liverpool, as well as
Manchester.
Second only to London in terms of size in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon
Festival, over the spring bank holiday kicks off on Saturday May 24 at
Holyrood Park with a 10k, 5K and two junior races. On Sunday May 25, the
Edinburgh Marathon, half marathon and team relay starts from the heart of
Edinburgh and continues through East Lothian offering stunning views and an
unforgettable running experience.
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has had an economic impact of more than £25
million for Scotland's capital and helped raise more than £30 million for
hundreds of charities. Together with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival's
Official charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, organisers are hoping to break
all previous records and raise even more in 2014.
Entries are open for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on May 24 and 25,
2014. Just go to the website www.edinburgh-marathon.com and like the
Edinburgh Marathon Festival Facebook page.
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