#LindsaysRoad: Hamish and Annabel land Scottish Half Marathon golds in the Highlands

Sunday 8th March 2026

Hamish Hickey and Annabel Simpson claimed the first road titles of 2026 with success at the Lindsays Half Marathon Champs in Inverness.

The Inverness Half Marathon hosted the first of our series and there was a record turnout for the Highlands event.

Central AC’s Hickey took the men’s gold with a run of 65:06 and Fife AC’s Annabel is our women’s champion, after posting 73:52.

Adding to the success for Fife AC were Charlie Sandison and Lewis Rodgers as they took men’s silver and bronze. Dundee Hawkhill’s Kirsty Oldham won women’s silver and Eve Mackinnon of Cambuslang landed the bronze.

A record 5100 runners took part with participants of all ages and abilities from seasoned half marathoners and charity fundraisers to local school children enjoying the 5K.

North District Champions 2026 are Robin Regan from Inverness Harriers AAC and Annabel, who currently lives in Shetland.

The event took place on International Women’s Day and welcomed its highest number of female participants, accounting for 50 per cent of entries.

Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Championships and North District Championships were hosted at the event for the fourth consecutive year.

Inverness Half Marathon and 5K
Annabel Simpson first female (centre), Kirsty Oldham (L) and Eve Mackinnon (R)

Mike Johnston, Convenor of the scottishathletics Road Running and Cross Country Commission, said: ‘We were delighted to stage the Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Champs and North District Half Marathon Champs in the Highlands.

‘Runners enjoy racing in Inverness and that was reflected both in the mass entry and at the front of the race with clubs represented in the chase for individual and for team medals.

‘Well done to everyone who raced and the volunteers who turned out to make the event happen smoothly.

‘Thanks also to Lindsays for their support for our Scottish Road Race Champs with this being the first of that new sponsorship agreement.’

Inverness Half Marathon and 5K
Hamish Hickey (centre) wins the Half Marathon, Charlie Sandison (L) and Lewis Rodgers (R)Commenting on the event, Malcolm Sutherland, CEO of Caledonian Concepts, organiser of Inverness Half Marathon, said: “What a fantastic day – full of excitement, PBs and sunshine!

‘Taking place on International Women’s Day, it was great to see increased participation and strong performances in the women’s field.

‘It is always inspiring to see people of all abilities taking part in the event together, as well as the younger generation and school and youth clubs taking part in the 5K.

‘The event wouldn’t be what it is without our amazing volunteers and the communities along the route so a massive thank you to you all.

Sunday’s event will raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity, including official charities: Alzheimer Scotland, Highland Hospice, Mikeysline, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) and The Archie Foundation.

Inverness Half Marathon and Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Championships

1 Male: Hamish Hickey, Central AC, 01:05:06

2 Male: Charlie Sandison, Fife AC, 01:05:29

3 Male: Lewis Rodgers, Fife AC, 01:05:32

1 Female: Annabel Simpson, Fife AC, 01:13:52

2 Female: Kirsty Oldham, Dundee Hawkhill Harriers, 01:17:16

3 Female: Eve Mackinnon, Cambuslang Harriers, 01:17:48

North District Championships

1 Male: Robin Regan, Inverness Harriers AAC, 01:08:21

2 Male: Shaun Cumming, East Sutherland AC, 01:08:23

3 Male: Fergus Roberts, Highland Hill Runners, 01:08:58

1 Female: Annabel Simpson, Fife AC, 01:13:47