Oarc Kirkwall Half Marathon
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OARC Kirkwall Half Marathon
The OARC Kirkwall Half Marathon is scheduled for 31 May 2026 in Kirkwall. The race starts and registers at the Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LR. The course is run on local roads.
Entry is by online registration with a closing date of 24 May 2026. Entry fees vary by affiliation; prices listed by the organiser include £8, £11, £13 and £16 depending on category, with specific mentions of an OARC member rate and rates for Scottish Athletics affiliated runners.
Race conditions and rules issued with the organiser's permit include an age requirement and participation limits: runners must be over 17 years old on race day; the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs; running with buggies or pets is not permitted. Numbers may be transferred to another runner up to 24 May 2026 by contacting the race organiser; refunds are not offered unless the race is cancelled.
All finishers receive a medal and first-place trophies are awarded in age groups. Changing facilities and showers are available at the Pickaquoy Centre. Route maps are published on the Kirkwall Half Marathon Facebook page. Further information is available via the event Facebook page or the Orkney ARC website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
