Sun 19 May 2024 Kirkwall, Orkney

OTE Kirkwall Half Marathon

The half marathon is run on roads around Kirkwall.

  • Sun 19 May 2024
The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
OTE Kirkwall Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£13-£25

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

The Kirkwall Half Marathon is usually held the Sunday after the County Show, but in 2024 it will be held earlier in the season in May in order to accommodate the Island Games Half Marathon test event in August. The event starts from the Picky car park, and takes a route around Kirkwall town and then out of Town before coming back in to finish back at Picky.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Location

  • Changing facilities
  • Showers

What's included

  • Goody bag
  • Medal

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Enter online
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