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June 2018
Hoy Half Marathon
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
Find out more »July 2018
St Magnus Marathon, 10k and 5k
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…
Find out more »August 2018
Wideford Hill Race
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.
Find out more »Rousay Lap
A half marathon event on the island of Rousay, organised by the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust. Run, Walk or Cycle your way around the island - a great day out for all the family.
Find out more »Bisgeos Run, Westray
A 12 mile walk/run event which takes place on the island of Westray - in addition to the 12 mile walk/run there's also a 3 mile and 1 mile option and the event is rounded off with a buffet dance at night. A great event for all the family. For more event information and entry details see the Bisgeos 12 Mile Run/Walk Facebook page.
Find out more »September 2018
OAC Open Championship
The third and final home competition of the season - open to all athletes (non-OAC members welcomed) from age 9+ (more information to follow).
Find out more »Harray Half Marathon
A new event for 2018 - the Harray Half Marathon. Further detail to follow soon.
Find out more »5 Barriers Fun Run / Walk
This run / walk event is organised by the Orkney Branch of Amnesty International and is a 6.5 mile distance starting at the Commodore Motel in Holm before heading across the four barriers, touching base on South Ronaldsay, then returning over the 4th Barrier to finish at the Sands Motel in Burray. The event is organised to raise funds for the work of Amnesty International and to promote the importance of human rights. For more information and to enter, see…
Find out more »March 2019
OAC Open Track and Field Competition 1
OAC MARCH OPEN COMPETITION The first home, Track and Field Open Competition of the 2019 season. Open to all athletes (non-OAC members welcomed) from ages 9+ All athletes must pre-enter - NO entries will be accepted on the day. Copy of the Entry Form available via the link. Deadline for receipt of entries: Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Find out more »April 2019
Inverness Open Competition
Open Track and Field competition held in Inverness - for more detail - see Club Competition Guide - available via the Competition Tab.
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