Simmer Dim Half Marathon

JUN
21
2026
Experience the Simmer Dim Half Marathon under Shetland's midsummer twilight. This measured 13.1-mile road race starts at Cunningsburgh Hall and finishes on a track. The event has a strict 3-hour cutoff and is for runners aged 17 and over.
Sun 21 Jun 2026
Half Marathon

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Event Overview

The Simmer Dim Half Marathon is a road race organized by the Shetland Amateur Athletics Club. It is scheduled for Sunday, 21st June 2026. The race is a UK Athletics licensed event, pending confirmation.

Course Details

The starting point is Cunningsburgh Hall, Shetland, ZE2 9HA. The course is an accurately measured 13.1 miles (half marathon). The route is mainly on roads and finishes on an athletics track. The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Participant Information

Runners must be at least 17 years old on race day. Running with buggies or pets is not permitted. In accordance with UK Athletics rules, in-ear headphones are not allowed; only bone-conducting headphones are approved for use.

There is a strict overall cutoff time of 3 hours. Runners must reach the checkpoint at Gulberwick within 2 hours and 15 minutes to remain in the race.

Registration

Online entries close on Sunday, 10th May 2026. Race numbers cannot be transferred to another runner. No refunds will be given unless the race is canceled. A vest is included in the entry fee, but entrants can opt out for a £5 discount during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon