Following on from the success of the annual Rousay Lap, comes a new shorter distance event for 2018 - the 5k Peedie Rousay Lap. A great day out for all the family!  

Some Orkney Athletic Club members from various Orkney primary schools will be selected to attend this event (if a club team is entered). Speak to Club Coaches for more information.

This year is the 32nd Hoy Half Marathon - a very popular event in the local running calendar - and a great day out for all the family. For more information see their Facebook page @HoyHalfMarathon

Why not take part in Britain's most northerly Marathon? The St Magnus Marathon takes runners from Kirkwall’s St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, along a route which follows that associated with the journey undertaken by his followers after the martyrdom of the Viking Earl Magnus to the ancient Christ’s Kirk in Birsay, finishing at the nearby Birsay Community Hall. As well as the Marathon there's also a 10k and 5k run - and a great weekend of family entertainment organised by the…

The Stromness 10k Run, sponsored by local business, The Ferry Inn, takes place during the annual Stromness Shopping Week - a week long event promoting the businesses and community of Orkney's second town. Start/Finish: The Ferry Inn Start Time: 11.00am - registration from 10.30 - 10.50am at The Ferry Inn (NO ENTRIES PERMITTED ON THE DAY) Entry:  Online Entry Only Entry Deadline: 14 July 2018 Age Requirements: Minimum age 15 years Entry Fee: £6 for OAC members. £10 for non OAC members Route: An…

Annual race from St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall's town centre up Kirkwall's highest hill and back. NOTE CHANGE OF EVENT DATE FROM THAT PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED Start/Finish: Kirkwall Town Hall, Broad Street Start Time: 7.00pm Entry: ON THE DAY ONLY Entry Arrangements: Entry / Registration from 6.30pm at the Kirkwall Town Hall Entry Fee: FREE Route: Covers a mix of road and hill running terrain.