FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edinburgh Marathon Entries Set To Reach Capacity Very Soon
EDINBURGH MARATHON standard entries are filling up faster than ever and are
expected to reach capacity on Sunday 8th January.
The marathon takes place on Sunday 28th May 2023 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.
Starting on Holyrood Park Road with the picturesque backdrop of Holyrood
Park, this incredible city centre route brings runners past the impressive
Surgeons' Hall, designed by William Henry Playfair in 1832.
It then runs past the Festival Theatre, before turning right and meandering
down the historic Royal Mile, heading towards and past the famous Scottish
Parliament building. Here runners take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat &
Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood, before departing the
Royal Park and heading east towards the coast.
With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, this flat course is
up there with one of the fastest marathon routes in the world.
Organisers are encouraging potential runners to sign up before the standard
entry period ends, which is expected to be on Sunday 8th January. After
this time, runners can still enter the marathon with a charity place, or
choose to participate in the increasingly popular Edinburgh Half Marathon
instead.
Marketing Director, Annette Aitken-Drummond said "It's great to see the
Edinburgh Marathon filling up faster than ever before, with entries coming
from all around the world. Edinburgh is such a beautiful city, it's no
wonder that so many runners want to come and experience it for themselves."
She continues "We're keeping a keen eye on entries at the moment, and it
looks like we'll hit capacity in the next week or so, therefore if you'd
like to take part in the Edinburgh Marathon next year, you'd better be
quick!".
Second only to London in terms of size in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon
Festival now has nine race distances 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 27th May at Holyrood Park with a 10K, 5K and
four junior races. On Sunday 28th 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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