OARC Kirkwall Half Marathon  (Route 2)

Sunday 23rd March 2025.

We are having a dual start

Men 9:00am

Woman 9:10am

( To replicate games for our officials )

Registration from 8:00am - 8:40am

£10 OARC members

£8 OARC & SA affiliated members

£15 non-members

£13 non-members but are SA affiliated members

Starting point and registration : The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LR

The event will be run over a route made up of local roads and pathways. It is a 4 lap circuit. Starting and finishing at the Pickaquoy Centre 

The event is run in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the sport's governing body - Scottish Athletics Federation. SAF has issued the Race Organisers with a permit to hold the race which under the Terms and Conditions stipulate that:

• Runners taking part in the Half Marathon must be over 17 years old on the day.
• The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
• Running with buggies or pets is not permitted. 
• It is essential that the Race Organisers abide by these age requirements in order that the appropriate insurances are not compromised.

Online entry closes 16th March 2025

**There are medals for everyone at the finish.**

If for any reason you are unable to run your number can be transferred to another runner up until Sunday 16th March 2025, please contact the race organiser through the email address below providing details of the new runner. No refunds will be given unless the race is cancelled.

Changing facilities, including showers are available in the Pickaquoy Centre.

Route maps are available on the Orkney Athletics and Running Club Facebook page and website.

If you require any further information do not hesitate to contact the organisers via the Facebook page or the website www.orkneyarc.org.uk