Skye Events

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

IT IS POSSIBLE TO REGISTER ON SATURDAY BETWEEN 9.00 - 10.30AM

RACE COMMENCES 11AM. 

Dunvegan Castle is a stunning location to run. Nestled on the shores of Loch Dunvegan, it’s the ancestral home of the MacLeods, one of the oldest and most powerful clans in Scotland. It’s a truly magical place, and a spectacular setting for this run which will create a memory to last a lifetime.

So unleash your wild side and embrace the rugged beauty of this imposing ancient Castle, the loch side setting which will take your breath away, and the beautiful forest trails. Dunvegan Castle Estate will host this race whilst the Castle and Grounds are still closed. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, you’re in for a real treat. There's a race for everyone at Race Dunvegan and we offer a variety of distances so you can find and prepare for the perfect challenge for you.

After your race, you can relax and enjoy delicious food from our visiting food vans. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for Race Dunvegan today, be part of something special, challenge yourself, inspire others and have fun.

A beautiful mixed terrain 10k, 5k, Walking 5k & 2k Fun Run event - all races start in the magnificent grounds of Dunvegan Castle and wind through the stunning woodlands of the Estate.

Entries available on-line until 5pm on Thursday 27th March. Ticket prices: 10k = £20, 5k = £12, Walking 5k = £12, Fun Run = £6, Family Fun Run = £12 [all tickets subject to a booking fee] 

Some Essential Information: 

Venue & Directions:

• Start Line: The race will begin within the private grounds of Dunvegan Castle at the Boathouse. Look out for directional signs and friendly marshals to guide you from the main car park, with a special piper escort from the Skye Pipe Band!

Registration & Parking:

• Parking: Please park in the designated Dunvegan Castle car park.
• Registration: Head to the Dunvegan Castle Ticket Office (opposite the car park) to register or collect your pre-registered race number and goody bag. Please take care when crossing the road.

Facilities:

• Please note that changing rooms, lockers, and showers are not available.
• Unfortunately, the Castle's Macleods Table Cafe is closed for refurbishment this year.
• Don't worry, though! Two catering vans will be located near the finish line in the car park, offering delicious breakfast, lunch (both savoury and sweet), coffee, and refreshments (cash preferred).
• The prize-giving ceremony will take place close to the finish line in the main car-park.

Transportation:

• Ample parking is available, but we encourage carpooling whenever possible.
• The local bus service from Portree is also a great option; please check the bus timetables for race day schedules.

Date & Time:

• Race Day: Saturday, March 29th, 2025.
• Registration: On-site registration is available at The Ticket Office, Dunvegan Castle, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
• Race Schedule:
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Race Day Registration [point 1]
  • 10:50 AM: 5k Walkers proceed to The Boathouse [point 11]
  • 11:00 AM: Walking 5k Start
  • 11:10 AM: Piper leads runners to Start Line [point 11]
  • 11:20 AM: 10k Start
  • 11:25 AM: 5K Start
  • 11:30 AM: Fun Run Start
  • FINISH at point 15/16

Race Information:

• Timing: This is a non-chip-timed event. Marshals will record your times informally. Please ensure your race number is clearly visible on your front at all times [not on your back, not under a jacket, not on a waist belt]. Wait at the finish line to ensure your time has been manually recorded by one of the team or you'll miss out on your time.  Results will be uploaded immediately to Webscorer. 
• Categories:
  • Senior: Ages up to and including 39 (men and women).
  • Veteran: Ages 40 and above, in 10-year age brackets.
• Headphones: For everyone's safety, headphones are strictly prohibited due to the race route being on partially open public roads. This ensures you can hear race instructions and traffic.
• Race Mementos:
  • 10k & 5k: Bespoke Skye Events Dunvegan Castle medal, beautiful Skye Candle Votive, yummy sample of Skye Fudge, Dunvegan Castle treat plus a banana to refuel.
  • Fun Run: Mini race medal, sample of Skye Fudge, Dunvegan Castle treat plus a banana to refuel.
• Merchandise:
  • Commemorative race t-shirts are available for pre-order and purchase on race day.
  • Our pop-up shop in the blue marquee in the Car Park [point 15/16] will offer general Skye Events merchandise (cash or card).
• Updates: Any updated race information will be posted on our website or Facebook. Details subject to change depending on the weather so check our social media & website regularly. 
• Runner Safety: This is race is run on partially open roads so take care. Please be aware of other runners, your surroundings, and potential hazards. Should you sustain an injury or feel unwell, please approach one of our marshals.
• Water Stations: There will be one water station on the route at the 5k mark, as well as at the finish line. Please ensure you are properly hydrated.
• Medical Information: Ray & Helen from the Medical Emergency Response Team will be situated in the main car park [point 15/16] should assistance be required. Please write any pertinent medical information on the back of your race number.
• Marshals: Our marshals are wonderful volunteers who are here to help and guide you. Please treat them with respect and follow their instructions.
• Environment: Dunvegan is a beautiful place. Please help us look after it by disposing of rubbish responsibly. This is a non-single-use plastic race.

Skye Half Marathon & 10K 2025: This event is excellent training for the Skye Half Marathon on June 14th, 2025. Local runners with a permanent Skye postcode are eligible for a 20% discount.

We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and participation, and express our gratitude to our dedicated team, volunteers, and organizers.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dunvegan Castle for a memorable race day!

Everyone is welcome! We celebrate diversity and inclusivity. You can register as female, male, or non-binary. All event toilets and available showers are gender-neutral. While official race results will categorize participants as male or female for ranking purposes, prizes will be awarded in all categories to ensure fairness. Our goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.

The Dunvegan Castle 10k

This race gives runners an opportunity to run on different surfaces over an undulating course. Runners must be 15 years or over to take part. We are fortunate to have access to this amazing location, whilst still closed to the public before the season starts. This mixed terrain event starts in the magnificent grounds of Dunvegan Castle taking runners through the beautiful woodlands of the Estate.

The Dunvegan Castle 5k / Walking 5k

This fun, unchallenging course is suitable for all abilities. Whether you want to walk, whether you’re new to running, or if you want to test yourself, this course is a real treat. Runners must be 11 years or over to take part.

The Dunvegan Castle Fun Run

This is an exclusive opportunity for runners of all ages to enjoy a 2-mile course through woodlands. Due to the nature of the terrain, children must be over 5 years and over to enter and children 8 and under, must be accompanied by an entered adult (18 years and over).

All Run Dunvegan finishers will receive a unique commemorative medal & gift. There will be age group category prizes as well as spot prizes.

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

At the heart of the 41,000-acre MacLeod Estate on the north end of the Isle of Skye, the Estate is home to several Special Areas of Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest stretching from Loch Dunvegan in the north to the Black Cuillin mountains in the south. It protects an abundance of wildlife, woodlands, rewilding and peatland restoration projects conserving and protecting both the natural and built heritage of this spectacular Estate – what better place to celebrate the natural world.

Skye Events Working Hard To Limit Environmental Damage

Skye Events continues to champion the environment, as do the Dunvegan Estate. We strive to reduce the damaging impact that race events can have on our native landscape. We hope you’ll support and embrace our initiatives which include:

T-shirts

In our pledge to reduce waste we don’t automatically offer a t-shirt as part of the entry price. You can instead pre-order a t-shirt along with other items should you choose when you register. In this way we don’t over- order. Don't worry. If you decide not to pre-order but love our t-shirts on the day, we do a limited run-on that can be purchased from our merchandise shop on race day. We find that by working in this way we control surplus.

Hydration

We ask that all of our runners be as self-sufficient as possible with hydration during the race and avoid any single use of plastic. On race day, there will be one water station for the 10k at the 5k mark along the route.  We provide water in compostable cups at the finish line for runners to use should they not wish to carry water. You can read more about our sustainability initiatives on our Skye Events website.

Plant a Tree

Offset our carbon by planting a tree. We are proud to attract runners from all over the world to our small island. However, we want to offer participants an affordable opportunity to reduce the impact of their journeys. In 2021 we launched our Skye Events Tree Grove. For participants needing to travel, or just wanting to help with the planet, you can buy a tree for just £6 to be planted in our Grove. We are delighted that our Grove now has almost 200 trees thanks to you.

Car Sharing

Dunvegan Castle is at the north end of the Isle of Skye. To reduce carbon emissions we encourage car sharing and can hook people up together at your request. For those without their own transport, race start and end times coincide with the StageCoach timetable. Please check live updates closer to the time on their website.

Community

Finally, Skye Events is a charity with the single aim of bringing people together to promote health, fitness, friendship, and to benefit the community. By signing up to the Dunvegan Castle Run Fest, you will be given the option to donate to our charitable partners - Skye Cancer Care, and Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau. Not only that, a proportion of income from this key race goes towards our Community Fund which donates to local Skye charities.

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The Dunvegan Castle 10k, 5k, Walking 5k, & Fun Run is kindly sponsored

by Dunvegan Castle.

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Bakkafrost & Muirhall Energy support our Isle of Skye Community as sponsors of Skye Events.

Race Questions

What age do I need to be to run the 10k?
You need to be 14 years and over.

What age do I need to be to run the 5k?
You need to be 11 years and over.

What age does my child need to be to run the Fun Run?
They must be 5 years and over. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an entered adult.

Are there prizes for winning the events?
There are prizes for First Male and Female in the Fun Run, 10k & 5k.

When is the prize giving?
The prize giving will take place in the café, shortly after the last runner comes in and as close to 12noon as possible

Can I enter on the day?
You can.

What time does the race start?

Please note the following race schedule:

• Walking 5k: Participants are requested to assemble at the Boathouse start line by 10:50 AM for an 11:00 AM start.
• 10k: The 10k race will commence at 11:20 AM. Runners should gather in the main carpark from 11:00 AM to be piped to the start line.
• Fun Run and 5k: These races will begin shortly after the 10k start."

Will there be water provided at this event?
There will be a water station at the halfway point for the 10k runners. For all runners there will be water at the finish line area.

When is registration?
Registration will run from 9.00am-10.30am sharp on the day.