ISLE OF SKYE
From the Norse meaning Misty Isle, Skye will enchant you with its dramatic mountain ranges dominated by the rocky slopes of the Cuilin, miles of spectacular coastline from the Atlantic to the West and North Sea to the East, and its complex and captivating history featuring the Clans of MacDonald and MacLeod, its castles, churches and Brochs. Join us on Saturday 13th June for a race to remember.
ROUTE
The Skye Half Marathon is a chip timed loop with a course that climbs gradually away from Portree for the first 1.5 miles, up to Drumuie and then on to a fast downhill 2 miles to the Kensaleyre turn. The route then follows a single-track road through spectacular countryside at times beside Skye’s longest River, the River Snizort, famed for its salmon and sea trout and fished by fishermen from across the globe.
FINISHERS
All Skye Half Marathon finishers will receive a unique commemorative medal as well as some extra race goodies. If you’ve chosen to sign up for our Fun Run, this will be chip timed, and finishers will also receive a finishers medal. There will be age group category prizes.
SUSTAINABILITY
The 2026 Isle of Skye Half Marathon will continue to focus on sustainability. We've changed the way we do things. From water, food stalls, race t-shirts, travel, medals and merchandise; we've encourage everyone to lessen the impact our event has on our natural environment. Find out more about our Sustainability Initiatives.
To avoid waste, we encourage runners to purchase merchandise during registration. In this way we can better anticipate quantities, and manage the levels of merchandise available to purchase on race day.
CHARITABLE GIVING
We have four partner charities for Skye Half Marathon & 10K where runners can opt to donate during registration. These are:
- The Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, confidential advice empowering people to solve problems and improve their lives.
- Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association (SLMHA): A welcoming space for adults facing mental health challenges, offering support and community.
- Skye Cancer Care: Providing compassionate hospice care locally for those with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, allowing them to stay close to loved ones.
- Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers
Charitable grants and donations support the vital work of both these organisations and if you’d like to help them please think about donating today.
Enter the Half Marathon, 10K or Fun Run. A Runner's Information Brief will be emailed to all entrants leading up to race day.