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Event Details

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Harris Half Marathon on Saturday 7th July 2012!

Every time you run this race you will be amazed by the scenery. The race starts near Borve Lodge and runs at first along the coastline passing some of the world's
most beautiful sandy beaches on the left. Look out for the 'castaway' island of Taransay before the road turns east and passes the vast expanse of Seilebost beach on the left.

Then comes the 'interesting' challenge of the 140m ascent (a water stop with jelly beans awaits you at the top) beyond which you can view Tarbert in the distance and enjoy the last 4 ½ miles of (mostly) decent with breathtaking views over the Minch to Skye on the right. Enjoy the scenery - it will make you run faster! Seriously though - quite a few Heb 3 runners (who take part in up to 5 half marathons) run their fastest race in Harris.

You will be bused from the registration point in Tarbert to the race start. This gives the chance to see the route and invariably increases the nerves too! There is the option to 'spend a penny' near the coastline shortly before the start or if you don't fancy that then visit the loo at registration just before the bus leaves. Running the race in this direction means that most years the prevailing wind is behind you!

Ferry times

See www.calmac.co.uk . We'd encourage you to make a weekend of it and take up some of the sponsors' special offers (see below for details) but it is also possible to do it as a day trip:

dep. Uig 0940
arr. Tarbert 1120 and
dep.Tarbert 2000
arr. Uig 2140.

There will be lots of runners on the ferry!

Entries

Entries preferred in advance either online via Born2Run website or by post (download entry form here) but can also be accepted on the day at Registration. No limit on numbers.

Registration

From 10.00 am to 12.20 pm in the community centre (2 mins walk from the ferry terminal, on the left as you pass the Tourist information point in the main car park in Tarbert.)

Race start

Buses leave the Tourist information car park at 12.30 pm prompt to go to the starting line just North of Borve. Race starts at 1.00 pm

Changing area

Male and female changing areas and toilets are located inside the community centre

Showers and pool

Stornoway road, a few minutes walk from the finish line. There is a great wee pool and a sauna and jacuzzi too. Presumably you won't want to visit the gym...

Belongings

Can be left in the changing areas in the community centre.

Clothing for the start line

We'll collect everyone's stuff together and lay it out on a table in the community hall. So if you're precious about your stuff then don't take it to the start line!

Free grub

All runners will get a mars bar at the finish line and will be able to get free soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and biscuits after the race in the community hall. Non runners will be able to purchase the same.

Prize giving

Prize giving starts at 4 pm prompt. The fun run prizes will be given first, followed by the half marathon prizes (1st 2nd and 3rd overall plus the winners in each category - female v35/45/55, male v40/50/60, 1st local runner, 1st team). The Heb 3 prize giving will then follow.

Water stops

4 water stops, at roughly 3 mile intervals (second one is at the bottom of "the hill" at the Luskentyre road end, third one is at the top of "the hill" at the Episcopal church as the road turns North again)

Route map

Start: just North of Borve (bottom left of map)
Finish: Ferry car park, Tarbert (top right of map)
Highest point: 140m
Net descent: 8m

The medal ribbons are unique - hand sown Harris Tweed made by Catherine at Harris Tweed Isle of Harris. Visit her shop (you'll pass it on your right 400m before the finish line) for some wonderful products.

Sea Harris are offering discounts to half marathon runners. See www.seaharris.co.uk for details of their trips, which include the beautiful Shiant Islands in the Minch and St Kilda in the Atlantic.

The Harris Hotel is located on the right hand side of the main Tarbert to Stornoway Road, a few minutes walk from the finish line. They are offering half marathon runners 10% discount on meals and accommodation.

Any questions please email angus.kirsty@virgin.net .

Results will be available on the day at the prize giving, but also on both this website and the Scottish Athletics website.

Contact number (for urgent stuff only) 07747 691146

Have a safe journey and see you on 7th July!

Angus McKellar
Race Director
Sport Harris