Meadows Marathon
The Meadows Marathon is a non-profit annual charity marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. It is held annually on the first Sunday of March at The Meadows in Edinburgh. It is the largest event organised by the Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal. History The Meadows Marathon is an annual running event founded in 2007 by two enterprising students from the University of Edinburgh. With only 250 runners and an impressive £10,000 raised in its first year, the marathon has grown considerably in popularity and fundraising since its inception. At the last event, over £35,000 was raised through the participation of 850 runners. Originally, the Meadows Marathon only offered a half marathon and a fun run, but in 2012 the event was expanded to include a full marathon. Although the event is organised entirely by university students, it has attracted participants from a wide range of backgrounds over the years. The marathon is open to anyone who wishes to take part, regardless of their running experience or background. Course The Meadows Marathon is a unique event in the world of running because the course consists of several laps rather than a linear route. The route of the marathon varies from year to