St Magnus Marathon & 10K
The Birsay Community Association welcomes you to the eighth St. Magnus Marathon
| Date | Sunday 5th July, 2026 |
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| Distance | Marathon + other events: 5K, 10K, Relay |
| Location | St Magnus Cathederal |
| Town/City | Kirkwall |
| Area | Highlands |
| Start postcode | KW15 1DH |
| Start time | 9:30am |
| Organiser | Sarah Scarth |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity | Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
The marathon starts from Kirkwall’s St. Magnus Cathedral, the marathon route follows that associated with the journey undertaken by his followers after the martyrdom of the Viking Earl Magnus to the ancient Christ’s Kirk in Birsay, finishing at the nearby Birsay Community Hall.