The Jura half marathon and 10k run is to take place on Saturday July 18th 2009. The half marathon starts at 12noon while runners in the 10k will set out at 1.00pm. Registration for both events takes place from 11am in Craighouse village hall. There will be a barbeque followed by a dance at night … [Read more...]
Scottish Ultra Marathon 2009 Results and Report
Competitors in the Vango Scottish Ultra who have suffered a week of wet and windy weather, making it more of a challenge than it perhaps initially seemed. [image courtesy Carl Reavey] After cancellation of the last day due to atrocious weather the final results of the 2009 Scottish Ultra are: … [Read more...]
Scottish Ultra Marathon in Ultra Bad Weather
Carl Reavey, editor of the Ileach Newspaper, went out last Monday to capture day two of the Scottish Ultra Marathon that started on Islay on May 3rd and lasts for six days. The Ultra Marathon has two stages on Islay and four on Jura. On Sunday the weather was pretty good but it broke down on Sunday … [Read more...]
Scottish Ultra Marathon on Its Way
Yesterday was the first day of the Ultra Marathon with a start on Islay. Conditions were pretty good from what I've heard. Today is day two, again on Islay but the weather has broken down and it will be a tough day for many people. Here is the route for today: Bunnahabhain to Feolin via Rhuval. … [Read more...]
Scottish Ultra Marathon to return to Islay/Jura
Niall Colthart of Port Ellen has finalised the route for Scotland’s toughest race which will take place over six days from May 3rd this year starting at Ardbeg distillery. Around 50 competitors are expected and a part of each runners entry fee will be going to Islay and Jura Sick Children’s Fund. … [Read more...]