Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – Results

The weather failed to dampen the spirits of the intrepid runners taking part in Saturday’s half marathon, 10K, fun run and toddler dash in Portree.

Tom Cunningham of Corstorphine AAC produced an outstanding run to take victory in 1:15:42, securing the 2026 half marathon title in impressive fashion.

Close behind was David Massicotte-Azarniouch, who finished second in 1:16:00, while John Gibbs of Penicuik Harriers completed the men’s podium with a time of 1:16:33.

Tom Cunningham

Gayle Lindsay of PH Racing Club was the first woman home in 1:25:41.

Gayle Lindsay

Second on the women’s podium went to Jessica MacPherson, who crossed the finish line in 1:29:06. In addition to finishing as runner up, MacPherson also secured the Female Under-21 title. Jennifer McGuire took third place in the women’s competition, finishing in 1:30:57.

The 10K route took runners from Tote over the Struan road and into Portree. Dean Baillie led from the front, taking overall victory in 39:13 and becoming the only athlete to break the 40 minute barrier. Andrew Liley followed closely behind in 40:00, while Donnie Nicolson completed the men’s podium in 41:05. Nicolson was also the first athlete aged 60 and over to cross the finish line.

Among the women, Laura Smith claimed first place in 41:57. Harriet Smerdon-White secured second place in 42:51, while Donna Finlayson of Victoria Park City of Glasgow AC completed the women’s podium with a time of 46:12.

A total of 863 participants competed across all of the distances and events. You can find a full list of results here.

Sam, Raph and Daniel

The Radio Skye commentary team were on hand to cheer people over the line.

Further results and category winners are expected to be published by organisers in the coming days.

Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – everything you need to know

The Isle of Skye Half Marathon takes place this weekend. Runners can enjoy a spectacular route from Portree out to Borve, through Tote, and back via the hill road.

There’s also a 10K, Fun Run, and Toddler Dash with more than 1,000 runners taking part.

A host of local groups are involved, including the RNLI, which will be providing a BBQ. The Brownies will be manning water stations on the route as usual. They are part of more than 100 volunteers who will be keeping the event running smoothly.

Runners are travelling from 22 countries around the world, highlighting the event’s growing international appeal. Local participation remains strong, with more than 130 runners from Skye itself.

The time to beat from 2025 is 1hr 16mins 24secs, set by Kyle Price. Eilidh Bell was the fastest woman home last year at 1hr 24mins 42secs. The half marathon has been running since 1984. Cameron Milne holds the all-time record at 1hr 9mins 10secs. Rachel Haines is still the fastest woman at 1hr 23mins 32secs. The fastest 10K time is held by Craig Bell at 35mins 45secs. Eillie Marshall is the fastest woman at 47mins 7secs.

Read on for all the key information.

Registration

Runners can register between 5pm–8pm on Friday at Portree High School, and between 8.30am–9.45am on Saturday.

Race day

Bag drops are available at the high school gym from 9.30am on Saturday morning. Registration closes at 9.45am.

For those doing the 10K, buses will take runners to the start line. Boarding starts at 9.20am, and buses leave at 9.35am sharp.

For half marathon runners, the warm-up starts at 10.05am outside. The Pipe Band will welcome runners to the start line shortly after. The race starts at 10.20am.

The 10K and Fun Run start at 10.30am. The Toddler Dash is on the football pitch at 11.10am.

Radio Skye will be providing commentary on the day and will welcome runners over the finish line. Give us a wave!

Road closures

The following roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday:

• B8036 – 09:45 to 12:15
• A850 to A87 – 10:10 to 12:30
• C1233 from A850 to B885 – 10:10 to 12:50
• B885 to A87 – 10:10 to 13:20

Emergency vehicles will still be able to pass during the road closures.

Results

Prize-giving will take place at 1pm. The categories are as follows:

Male
1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Age categories

Male: 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+
Female: 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+

Locals
1st and 2nd Male and Female Skye Resident
1st Oldest Skye Resident

Teams
1st Male and Female Teams (first 3 male/female runners in a team)

Charity

The 2026 Skye Half Marathon & 10K supports three local charities and has raised more than £250,000 for good causes over its history.

• Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau: providing free, confidential, and impartial advice to empower individuals to solve problems and improve their lives.
• Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association (SLMHA): offering a welcoming and supportive space for adults facing mental health challenges, fostering community and well-being.
• Skye Cancer Care: delivering compassionate hospice care locally for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, enabling them to stay close to loved ones in their community.

Cèilidh

This year’s event marks the culmination of Skye Week, organised by Light Up Portree. There will be a ‘Final Fling’ Cèilidh in the Portree Community Centre with local musicians. Tickets available here.

Listen to Anne Marie Ferguson from the organising committee giving all the key information below.