Mr Dracup, 42, of Currie, is a keen runner, and after paying a one-off fee of 99 will now have a place in the Capital's annual Half Marathon for life.
He was the first of 123 Gold Runners to sign up so far, all of whom will get VIP treatment on the day and a gold medal when they cross the finish line.
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Hide AdThe Edinburgh Half Marathon attracted over 4,000 runners in 2010 with a similar number predicted for the 2011 race, taking place on Sunday, April 10.