Heaval Race

Heaval Race 2009

A traditional Hill Race taking place on Barra for at least the last 40 years. The race starts and finishes in Castlebay Square. Those taking part run to the top of Heaval (383m) and back by whichever route they think is best. There is Live music in the square both before and after the race and prizes are given at the Fisherman’s Dance the following evening.

The 2008 results were:

Overall Winner	Andrew Thin	31.39
1^st Local Male	Hugh MacLean	34.10
1^st Secondary Boy	Michael J Galbraith	36.38
1^st Primary Boy	Alasdair Elder	54.02

1^st Female	Annie Poremba	40.49
1^st Local Female	Mary C MacDougall	50.02
1^st Seconday Girl	Margaret K Douglas	48.14
1^st Primary Girl	Jessica MacNeil	1.21.00

Race Record Holders

Overall Record	Calum MacLean	26.25	1987
Ladies Record	Sylvia Watson	31.31	1989
Secondary Boy	Angus MacNeil	29.34	1992
Secondary Girl	Jane MacLean	38.40	1984
Primary Boy	Angus Sinclair	33.24	2006
Primary Girl	Marion MacNeil	39.38	1996