The outcome of the annual races held as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival provides a record of participant performance. This includes finishing times, age group rankings, and overall placement for each race distance offered, ranging from a full marathon to shorter runs and children’s events. Example data might include the winning time for the men’s marathon, the average finishing time for the half marathon, or the number of finishers in the 10k race.
These data points are valuable for several reasons. For participants, they offer a personal record of achievement, a benchmark for future training, and a way to compare their performance with others. For event organizers, the compiled information allows for analysis of race trends, participant demographics, and operational efficiency. Historically, the accumulation of these results has documented the growth and evolution of the festival, reflecting changes in participation levels, performance improvements, and the event’s increasing prominence within the running community.
