Ultra Scotland 50
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Ultra Scotland 50
Ultra Scotland 50 is a long distance trail race held on Saturday 6th June 2026 along the Southern Upland Way. The route covers 56 miles with approximately 2447 m of ascent and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club. The event has 400 places and a 20 hours overall cut off. The entry fee is £119.
The route follows waymarked sections of the Southern Upland Way and passes through forests, valleys and upland terrain in southern Scotland. Live online GPS tracking is provided by GB Race Tracker and organisers publish real time race results as runners cross the finish line.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have completed an organised marathon distance event prior to race day. The race enforces mandatory kit that must be carried at all times; required items include a hardcopy Southern Upland Way map, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, headtorch and backup light, charged mobile phone, emergency blanket, whistle, minimum 1 litre water, emergency rations, warm hat and gloves, and the event GPS tracker. Random kit checks take place at registration, during the race and at the finish.
Checkpoints are staffed and offer refreshments and medical cover except for two water only locations that are accessible only by emergency teams. Strict checkpoint cut off times apply and runners must check in at every checkpoint to continue. Finisher medals are awarded by placing tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
