All Events
The events below represent the expected calendar for OARC events in 2026. They may change due to volunteer or venue availability. Event entry tends to open up between 3-6 weeks ahead of these events, but please get in touch if you have any questions.
We also include regional and national events that we think will be of interest to our members, but these are non-OARC organised events and information may not be fully up to date. Scottish Athletics maintain an event calendar which will be more up to date for their events: https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/events/championship-events/
In 2026, competition age groups are changing to be even years (U12, U14, U16, U18) rather than odd (U11, U13, U15, U17). Age groups for U20 and above have not changed. Details can be found here: https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-26-Age-Group-Dates-1.pdf
| Shapinsay 10k | April 18, 2026 | READ MORE |
| OARC Open Graded Competition | April 26, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Kirkwall 10k | May 3, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Kirkwall Half Marathon 1 | May 31, 2026 | READ MORE |
| OARC Club Championships | June 28, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Stromness 10k | July 25, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Kirkwall Half Marathon 2 | August 16, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Possible Track & Field Competition Date | September 6, 2026 | READ MORE |
| Dounby 10k | September 20, 2026 | READ MORE |
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As the year draws to a close and our athletes prepare to move into their next season, so too am I moving on to a new chapter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people I have met through the Club for all of the amazing memories made over the past nine years - the athletes, families, coaches, board members, officials and supporters.
It has been a privilege to be part of such a friendly, supportive Club. I have loved seeing the difference being part of the Club makes to so many people’s lives - from the utter joy on an athlete’s face when they achieve a new PB; to the huge sense of achievement felt by a runner finishing their first ever road race; to the bus full of children singing their hearts out on their way down the motorway; to the camaraderie between everyone in a harsh winter’s training session.
Being part of the Club has been a blessing and I wish everyone at OARC a bright, positive future. I will always be an OARC supporter!
Thanks for the memories!
Inga❤️🤍
Superb Inga, just superb!
You are one in a million Inga and will be a huge miss 🌟 OARC would not be the vibrant club that it is and have achieved as much as it has without your time, dedication and enthusiasm over the years. Thank you for the opportunities you have helped give to so many athletes of all ages. Wishing you the very best for the future. Don’t be a stranger. 😊💛🌟
Thanks for everything you’ve done for the club Inga, you’ve been a great support to Emily & the other athletes. Good luck with your business x
Thank you for everything you have done for OARC 🤩 You will be a huge miss Inga 🥹 Wishing you all the very best with your next venture 😍
You’ve put so much into the club and every single member within it, giving opportunities that wouldn’t have happened without you and without a doubt contributing to all those great achievements we have seen. Thank you for everything. You will be a huge miss xx
Thankyou Inga! What great shape you leave the club in! Good luck in your next chapter!x
Inga Linklater you have been so brilliant in the club thank you for everything 💕💕 good luck with the next chapter xx
Thanks Inga, you’ve done a great job.
Well done Inga for all your hardwork and contribution 👏👏👏
Thanks for all you’ve done for the club Inga. The athletes have benefitted greatly from your hardwork, organisation and dedication! Good luck with your own business ventures x
Good luck in the next chapter Inga. X
A fantastic 9 years, thank you for everything Inga 🌟❤️ xx
Wow Inga! What a fantastic contribution you've made to the club! Well done on everything you have achieved! Best wishes for all your future endeavours! 💖
Really vexed. Speak soon xx
Sad to see you go x
Congratulations Inga - what a huge part you’ve played during your time at the club! Well done indeed 👏
The end of an era for you and the Club I’m sure... you’ve put in a massive shift Inga so definitely time to concentrate on your own business 🤩xx
I'm sure you will be very much missed Inga. Good luck in your new chapter. Hope to see you at a track soon xx
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Incredibly sad to see you go Inga! ❤️
Want to get ahead on your New Year's resolution or just have some friends to run with through the winter months? Sarah and Carrie are planning their next Couch to 5k for the New Year - all the details below, email seniors@orkneyarc.org.uk to sign up.
Lynn Stevenson
Chloe Wilson
Alida Peters
Our Senior Wednesday track sessions continue through the winter (bar Christmas Eve and Hogmanay this year) with the dream team of Craig, Carrie and Sarah. Open to all abilities, members and non-members, it's all run at your own pace, and we'd love to see you there.
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NO LONG JUMP THIS EVENING
There will be no secondary long jump training tonight (Tuesday 2nd December). Our coaching team has been hit by the bug that's going round, and whilst we've juggled things around to keep the other sessions going, we can't offer long jump this evening, apologies to all affected athletes. All other groups primary & secondary are going ahead as things stand, we will let you know if anything changes.
An email has gone out to parents/guardians of all P7 and some P6 children on our Primary Waiting List. Please do check your emails including spam folders, and drop us a message if you would be expecting something but don't have it - P6 parents we have a limited number of spaces available and they're being offered in order of joining the waiting list, so if you don't have anything yet hang tight and we'll be in touch either way.
If you have an email, please reply as soon as possible and at least by the date given as it helps us reallocate any places which will not be taken up and gives as many people as possible a chance to join the club.
P5 parents, we're not going to be able to do a P5 intake at this time, apologies. Realistically we will not be able to bring the current P5s on the waiting list into the club before they are P6s and the current P7s move up. Our club relies on volunteer coaches and administrators to create opportunities for primary and secondary athletes: if you'd consider volunteering in some way then please email chair@orkneyarc.org.uk
Thank you!
Who wants a picture of Aly holding a massive sword? (and a smaller one that she gets to keep!)
Congratulations again to a very deserving club legend.
It's an actual sword! 😅
Congratulations
Huge congratulations Aly. Richly deserved.
So richly deserved
Congratulations .. well deserved Aly x
Great photos !!
Congratulations Aly 🥂x
Congratulations Aly, great reward for all your hard work leading up to the Games
Congratulations, Aly!
So well deserved Aly x
Congratulations 🥳 🤗🤩
Well done Aly, well deserved.👍
Congratulations Aly.
Congratulations Aly watch out Tom be good 😂
Awesome well deserved Aly MacPhail x
Congratulations and thanks for all the work that you put in to THE games!
Congratulations 🎉❤️
Congratulations Aly well deserved
Congratulations Aly well done 😊
Congratulations well deserved!
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As well as providing regular athletic instruction and training sessions, one of the key aims of OARC is to promote pathways to performance and as part of this, the Club organises and participates in a range of home and away competitions throughout the year.