If you have run a marathon or half marathon after the 1st January 2020 that meets the criteria below then you can apply for a ‘Good for Age’ entry. This is standard club entry.
How do you qualify for a good for age entry?
Qualifying times must be run at an event that has a certified marathon course. Race courses must be certified by UKA, the Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), or a national governing body for distance running for the country in which the race is held.
Does Edinburgh Marathon qualify for Boston?
Can I use my Marathon time as a qualifying time for other international marathons including London and Boston? Yes. The Marathon and Half Marathon courses has been measured by an AIMS certified measurer and meets all domestic and international measure criteria.
What is a good for age marathon time?
Average Intermediate Marathon Times: Male
| Age Group | Average Intermediate Marathon Time |
|---|---|
| 20-30 | 3:34:56 |
| 31-40 | 3:37:34 |
| 41-50 | 3:51:08 |
| 51-60 | 4:12:14 |
Is Edinburgh a fast marathon?
This opens in a new window. Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London.
How much does it cost to enter Edinburgh Marathon 2022?
Standard entry for the full marathon is £64. Club and Good for age entry is £61.50. Entry for the Edinburgh Half Marathon is £37.75 per person. Running for a charity varies.
What pace is a 3.5 hour marathon?
8:00 pace
To run a marathon in 3.5 hours, you need to maintain an 8:00 pace for 26.2 miles.
What is the easiest marathon to qualify for Boston?
The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon is one of the fastest courses in the country, and in 2016, over 22 percent of its runners took advantage of it by earning their own BQ time. The community-supported race takes runners along a mix of downhill and flat terrain on a point-to-point course along the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers.
Is Edinburgh Marathon windy?
Good fast course. Local support was brilliant all along the way. Much of the route is very exposed to the elements so can be very windy.
Is Edinburgh Marathon flat?
Having run over 30 marathons in the U.S. and Europe, this was NOT one of my favorites. While the course was mostly flat and quite picturesque, the fan support was just okay, and the support for runners was awful. No electrolyte drinks were offered along the entire course.
What percentage of marathon runners break 3 hours?
The Marastats.com website estimates that only four percent of all marathon runners of any age manage to break 3 hours for the classic distance.
Is running a marathon a big accomplishment?
Why exactly is running a marathon such a huge accomplishment? As 4-time Olympic gold medallist Emil Zatopek once said, ‘if you want to win something, run 100 metres… if you want to experience something, run a marathon’. A marathon is an extreme journey that demands resilience, determination, willpower and focus.
Is 3.5 hours a good marathon time?
Aim for the global average or above
The global average time for a marathon stands at around 4 hours 21 minutes – with men’s average times at 4 hours 13 minutes, and women at 4 hours 42 minutes.
What is the easiest marathon to run UK?
Lowdown: Billed as the flattest, fastest and friendliest UK marathon and held entirely on closed, main roads, Adidas Manchester Marathon is perfect for PB chasing. Finishing outside Old Trafford stadium, race day promises the crowd of a big city race but with a less jam-packed running field.
What is a good time for the Edinburgh Marathon?
GOOD FOR AGE
| Men | Time | Time |
|---|---|---|
| age 18 – 40 | sub 3:05 | sub 3:45 |
| age 41 – 49 | sub 3:15 | sub 3:50 |
| age 50 – 59 | sub 3:20 | sub 4:00 |
| age 60 – 64 | sub 3:45 | sub 4:30 |
What is the easiest marathon?
The Easiest Marathons In the USA
- The Northeast. The race: Run for the Red Marathon.
- The Great Lakes. The race: WhistleStop Marathon.
- The Southeast. The race: Jacksonville Marathon.
- The Southwest. The race: Holualoa Tuscon Marathon.
- The South. The race: BCS Marathon.
- The Midwest. The race: Run for the Ranch.
- The Northwest.
Is the Edinburgh half marathon Hilly?
Overall, very well organised, good time of year, crucially NOT hilly, great excuse to visit Edinburgh.
How many people are doing the Edinburgh Marathon?
16,000 runners
In numbers, the Edinburgh Marathon is second only to the London Marathon in the UK, with over 16,000 runners taking part. There is also the option of entering relay teams of 4 runners, each running 6.5 miles.
How many people participated in Edinburgh Marathon 2022?
Forty thousand runners
Forty thousand runners from all over the world gathered in Edinburgh to take part in this year’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival. This made it the biggest sports participation event in Scottish history with eleven races including a marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k and 5k, plus six junior events.
How many miles a week should I run for a 3 hour marathon?
A 3:00 marathon is approximately 6:50 per mile. To break 3:00, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:25 half-marathon (6:30 per mile) and sub-38:00 10K (6:00 per mile) Right now, you should be running at least 35-40 miles per week, over six or seven sessions.
How hard is a 3.30 marathon?
Running and endurance coach, Tom Craggs, has put together a marathon training plan to help you reach your goal in record speed. A 3:30 marathon is approximately 8:00mins/mile. To break 3:30, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:37 half marathon (approx 7:20min/mile) and a sub-43:00 10K (approx 7:00min/mile).