Rousay Lap Half-Marathon

The 7th annual Rousay Lap Half-Marathon is due to start today at 12 noon with the family fun event starting at the pier and setting off anti-clockwise round the island, finishing at Trumland House.

Participants can run, cycle or walk around the island with the event open to all ages. Last years winning cyclist was Keith Chalmers who completed the 13.1 mile course in 39 minutes, a new record. The fastest runner was Michael Fraser in 1:39:14 and the fastest walker was Mervyn Tait in 2:13:09.