Emf Half Marathon, Relay, 10k, 5k And Junior Races

On Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd May, nearly 30 000 runners took on streets of the Scottish capital with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.

The men's Half a Marathon was won by Andrew Douglas from Inverclyde AC whose age advantage over his 64-year-old dad John was worth more than a minute per year.

"It was a good start to the season and we had a great family day," said the 24-year-old.

The women's Half a Marathon was won by Becky Penty, a 27-year-old from Highgate Harriers who set a new course record of 1:15:31.

The Hairy Haggis team relay Tricky Too in a time of 2:33:44, while Whec's Whippets finished second in 2:50:05.

With the Edinburgh Marathon Festival taking place over two days for the first time Bryan Mackie, a 32-year-old from Edinburgh Athletics Club, claimed Saturday's 10K title in 34:09, Christy MacLeod, a 24-year-old from Stornoway, winning the women's race in 39:12.

Also on Saturday Craig Neil, a 26-year-old from Central Athletics won the inaugural 5km race in 18:04 secs, while Riko Trees, a 33-year-old from Reading, won the women's event in 23:20

Saturday's 3K junior race was won by Cameron Gilmour, a 14-year-old from Edinburgh in 10:17 while 12-year-old Robyn Connolly from Glasgow's Victoria Park club won the girls race in 11:49.

The 1.5 K junior race was won by Andrew Hogg, 10-year-old from Berwick-on-Tweed, whose twin sister Cara finished runner-up in the girls event to Sarah Tait, a 10-year-old from Edinburgh.

Race director Neil Kilgour declared the decision to extend the festival into a two-day event a huge success.

"We provided races for runners of every ability, many of whom were running for charity, resulting in a bumper entry and a wonderful atmosphere. Our thanks go to all our sponsors and volunteers as well as those who came out to support the events and made it a special weekend for all of our runners," he said.

It is therefore worth mentioning that regardless if it is a marathon, half marathon, 5k or a Junior Races it seems like Edinburgh Marathon Festival has it all on offer. Post the event, runners can purchase a picture and results special with their times published in it and proudly show it to their supporters. If that is not enough they can get their personalised medal inserts, certificates and pictures all in the name of an achievement.

The 2012 date is not yet confirmed however it is already believed that thousands are lining up to pre register for the next years event.

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