GAP factor 1.0% slower than flat · net elevation -2 m
Decision summary
Lower than 29% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Isle of Skye Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Isle of Skye Half Marathon route has 241 m of ascent, 243 m of descent and an estimated 1.0% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Isle of Skye Half Marathon route starts at Fingal Centre, Portree IV51 9ET (also the event venue and registration HQ) and finishes at Fingal Centre, Portree (start/finish at the same venue). Underfoot, expect country roads (closed single-track and minor roads); very exposed to the weather with no shelter. It passes Portree, Drumuie, River Snizort, Kensaleyre and Cuillin views. Consistently ranked among the UK's top half marathons for its dramatic island scenery and unique fully closed-road course.
Bag drop available at the venue during the race (bags left at owner's risk); registration 08:30-09:45. Fully closed-road course; emergency vehicles retain access so runners are asked to keep to the left at all times. A pipe band welcomes runners to the start line.
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.0% slower than a flat course, with about 241 m of total ascent.