Skye's the limit for Boston Community Runners' Jacky Walsingham

Boston Community Runners’ Jackie Walsingham chalked up an excellent win at the celebrated Skye Half Marathon & 10K race.

Celebrating a 42nd anniversary this year, it is continuing a remarkable tradition that has made it one of Scotland's most iconic road races and a true bucket-list event for runners from across the UK and beyond.

What began in 1984 with a conversation in a local pub has grown into one of the highlights of the Scottish running calendar.

That first race saw 140 runners take on the challenge of the roads around Portree, laying the foundations for an event that now attracts hundreds of competitors and thousands of supporters each year.

The course has evolved over the years and is now a certified 13.1-mile half marathon, run almost entirely on closed roads, allowing participants to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland in safety.

From the bustling start and finish in Portree to the rolling roads, dramatic coastal views and warm island welcome, the Skye Half Marathon offers a unique running experience that combines challenge, beauty and community spirit.

Jacky took the Black and Yellow stripes on quite a journey to take part and, although encountering some typical Scottish weather, she loved every minute.

In fact, a superb run through the hills saw her cross the finish line in 1.45.02 giving her a well deserved first place in her age category.

Boston Community Runners are a running club for all abilities and distances.

They also offer a RunWalkRun group and a Walking with Purpose group.

They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at about 6.50pm for a 7pm start from Peter Paine on Rosebery Avenue.

You'll find many at Saturday parkruns and members also arrange weekend social runs.

For further information about the club and its activities, visit www.bostoncommunityrunners.co.uk or search Boston Community Runners on Facebook.