Skye Events brings people together, delivers sustainable events, and promotes fitness and wellbeing for the benefit of both community and visitors to the beautiful Isle of Skye.
Our range of events are suitable for all, and profits are given back to community voluntary groups and charities via our Community Fund.
40th Anniversary Skye Half Marathon & 10k
Saturday 8th June 2024
Sponsored by BAKKAFROST Scotland
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The Skye Half Marathon has to be a top 10 race for any half marathon runner. Dramatic, rugged, remote, tough - a destination race for a great weekend making new friendships in the most beautiful setting. This closed road event fills up fast. Book a place early and get your accommodation now. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary, so we're pulling out all the stops.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2023
Staffin Triathlon & 10K
Saturday 31st August 2024
Staffin Sprint Triathlon, Mini-Sprint Triathlon, or 10k Run set beneath the dramatic outline of the Trotternish Ridge on the North East coast of the Isle of Skye. The terrain will excite and challenge both the novice and the experienced Triathlete, and 10k runner.
Race Dunvegan
Back for 2025: Saturday 23nd March - Registration with early bird pricing opens soon so keep an eye on our social media for updates.
Sponsored by Dunvegan Castle Estate
A beautiful mixed terrain 10k, 5k, Walking 5k, and 2k Fun Run. All races start in the magnificent grounds of Dunvegan Castle and wind through the beautiful woodlands of the Estate. Mark the date - Saturday 23rd March 2024. Registration open.
Battle of the Isles
Skye runners can compete on a 10k or 5k course while Lewis runners will have concurrent races in Stornoway. Just remember to Run for Skye when registering. A date for 2024 has yet to be announced.
Skye's The Limit
Work as a team to exercise for as many hours as you can to help raise funds for Skye Cancer Care and Skye and Lochalsh Citizenβs Advice Bureau. A date for 2024 is yet to be announed.
Skye Santa Dash
Saturday 7th December 2024 - date tbc
Sponsored by Shanks Plumbing
The Santa Dash for 2023 had almost 200 Santas or Santa's Elves with their Santa Paws dashing about Portree for a great morning, some real laughs, and raising Β£350 for Skye Cancer Care & Skye & Lochalsh CAB. With thanks to the amazing Billy & Emma Shanks of Shanks Plumbing & Renewables who sponsored the day and provided all the prizes, to all our volunteer marshals, and the Committee and Trustees for being there time and again to make sure our events run smoothly.
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Skye Events are committed to the advancement & participation in sport for the whole Skye community and to give back wherever and whenever possible. It's a pleasure & a privilege - fitness & fund raising is a perfect match. But ironically it does cost a bit π° π°
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