Bute Highland Games
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Junior Athletics
Our Junior Athletics are operated under UK Athletics’ Laws & Rules.
A Scottish Athletics’ Permit Event and are generously sponsored by Wm Skelton & Co and the Bute Practice.
Categories for 2026 are:
Primary School Level - Start time approx 10.15am
1. Under 12 Boys 100 metres
2. Under 12 Girls 100 metres
3. Under 12 Boys 200 metres
4. Under 12 Girls 200 metres
Secondary School Level - Start time approx 11am
1. Under 14 Boys 100 metres
2. Under 14 Girls 100 metres
3. Under 14 Boys 200 metres
4. Under 14 Girls 200 metres
5. Under 14 Boys 800 metres
6. Under 14 Girls 800 metres
7. Under 16 Boys 100 metres
8. Under 16 Girls 100 metres
9. Under 16 Boys 200 metres
10. Under 16 Girls 200 metres
11. Under 16 Boys 800 metres
12. Under 16 Girls 800 metres
13. Under 18 Boys 100 metres
14. Under 18 Girls 100 metres
15. Under 18 Boys 200 metres
16. Under 18 Girls 200 metres
17. Under 18 Boys 800 metres
18. Under 18 Girls 800 metres
SECONDARY SCHOOL PRIZES
Prizes listed are the 2025 prizes and are subject to change for 2026.
1st Prize £15
2nd Prize £10
3rd Prize £5
Please note:
Competitors’ qualifying age should be determined as at 31 August 2026.
Events are due to commence at approximately 10.15 & 11am, all competitors should report to the Athletics Tent no later than 10am on the day - timings may change, please keep an this page and our social media pages.
Events may not run on the day in the sequence shown
All the above events will be held on grass at The Public Stadium in Rothesay
FEES
No Fees appliacable for 2026 local runners.
ENTRY FORMS
ENTRY TO BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES -
Entry to Bute Highland Games for competitiors/participants only (competitors must be pre-registered prior to closing date) will be free of charge, accompanying parents, guardians, adults and spectators will be required to pay for entry at gate prices, tickets can be purchased on our tickets page.
Competitors will be required to bring along confirmation of their entry to the Junior Athletics competition to receive their free entry to the games, failure to bring this along will result in non-refundable gate fees being payable. Please note that confirmations will be sent following the closing date of pre-entries.
Competitors looking to register on the day will be required to pay the non-refundable gate entry fee on the day.
Under 6's - Kids Fun Run
A 100m fun run - Please keep an eye on this section for more details closer to games day.
Under 10's - 100m & 200m - Fun Run
A 100m & 200m fun run - Please keep an eye on this section for more details closer to games day. This amendment is due to a change in the Scottish Athletics Association's competition age brackets, removing an under 10's category from formal competions.
