RACE DUNVEGAN: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE ISLE OF SKYE JOIN US ON SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 2024 FOR A 10K, 5K, WALKING 5K & FUN RUN Dunvegan Castle is the most stunning race location. 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. A truly magical place and spectacular setting to 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 closed to the public, so whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, you’re in for a real treat. There's a distance for everyone at Race Dunvegan so you can find the perfect challenge for you. After your race, you can relax and enjoy delicious food at Macleod Tables Cafe. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for Race Dunvegan today, be part of something special, challenge yourself, inspire others and have fun. 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’re really fortunate to have access to this amazing location whilst still closed to the public. The mixed terrain run starts in the magnificent grounds of Dunvegan Castle at the water's edge on the boat slipway 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 offers all of that. 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 5 years and over to enter. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an entered adult (18 years and over). All Race Dunvegan finishers will receive a unique commemorative medal. There will be age group category prizes as well as spot prizes. Dunvegan Castle & Gardens The 41,000-acre MacLeod Estate on the north end of the Isle of Skye is home to several Special Areas of Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest stretching from Loch Dunvegan to the Black Cuillin mountains in the south. It protects an abundance of wildlife and woodlands, promotes rewilding and peatland restoration projects with a focus on 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 does the Dunvegan Estate. We strive to reduce the damaging impact 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 though. If you decide not to pre-order but love our t-shirts, we will have a limited run-on that can be purchased from our pop-up shop on race day. By working in this way we control surplus. Hydration: We ask all our runners to be as self-sufficient as possible with hydration during the race and to avoid single use of plastic. On race day there will be one water station on the 10k route at the 5k mark, with a refill point here for your chosen hydration method. There will be no water station on the 5k 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. 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 timings coincide with the StageCoach Bus - please check their timetable. Plant a Tree Offset our carbon by planting a tree. We’re 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 £6 to be planted in our Grove. Today we have almost 200 trees in our Grove with thanks to all of you. 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 & 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. Recipients for 2023 included: Portree Youth Club, Skye Cancer Care, Skye Citizens Advice Bureau, Skye Brownies & Girl Guides, The Skye Pipe Band, Portree & Brae Community Trust, N.W Skye Football Club, Portree Sailing Club, Dunvegan Hall, Broadford & Strath Community Trust, Helping Hands & Carbost Pier. The Dunvegan Castle 10k, 5k, Walking 5k, Fun Run is kindly sponsored by Dunvegan Castle. Bakkafrost & Muirhall Energy support our Isle of Skye Community as sponsors of Skye Events.