Harris Running Festival raises funds and fitness levels

From the Race Director: The Isle of Harris Running Festival concluded on Saturday 4 July, with participants taking part in the half marathon, 5km and Fun Run.

We also saw the long-awaited return of the Heb Half series challenge, a multi-island challenge incorporating the half marathons of Harris, Barra, Stornoway, Skye and Benbecula. The number of participants in the Harris half marathon increased by over 50% from last year.

The success of the race is testament to the contributions of our sponsors, volunteers, marshalls, the race venue and Crossroads Harris Café.

Entries from the Fun Run raised £285 for Crossroads and a further £3239.54 was raised from the Crossroads cafe. Next year’s race is on Saturday 3 July 2027.

Let’s aim to raise some serious funds and welcome 200+ half marathon runners and 50+ 5km runners.

- Full results at www.protay.co.uk and photos www.harrishalfmarathon.org.