For 2025 the first 100 entries are on a first - come basis, the next 50 will require approval, this is to ensure a decent percentage of entries are solo runners.

For more information see the 3 Islands Marathon Facebook page.

The Route - Same as 2024

The route starts on the island of Gasay (Island #1) in Lochboisdale, now connected to South Uist as part of the Lochboisdale Harbour develpoment (completed in 2014), the route follows the main spinal road through South Uist (Island #2). On reaching Benbecula (Island #3), the route turns to the right taking you through the townships of Hacklet & Torlum before finishing at the Dark Island Hotel.

The route has been officially measured and certified by Scottish Athletics. There are no mile markers on the route just plenty of signage! The route is point to point with 3 changeover checkpoints for teams plus 5 water stations (8 in total).

Race Format

The race can be run as a Solo Full Marathon runner, as part of a team you create (Created Team), or have your name entered into the Community team draw (Community Team). Community Team members are drawn at random to make up a Team, known as Community Teams, anyone can join the random draw, you don't need to be a Uist resident. If your random Community Team changes from the names drawn due to drop outs, the team moves into the Created Team category as it is no longer a totally random team. The draw takes place 7 days before the race.

There are prizes for Solo Marathon runners (incl Vet. categories), also various Created & Community team prizes.

Entry includes a technical t-shirt or vest, a medal and some great craic along the way!

The Refund policy is :-

Up to 1st May  - £15 refund

After 1st May - Our best wishes and £0!!!