Kintyre Way Ultra
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Kintyre Way Ultra - Tayinloan to Tarbert (8 May 2027)
The event in 2027 runs along a northern section of the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Tarbert. The route uses a mix of hill paths, forestry tracks, beaches, seaside rocks, bluebell woods and gorse fields, and offers sea views to Gigha, Islay, Jura, Arran, Ailsa Craig and Northern Ireland at various points.
The Tayinloan to Tarbert route is described in three mapped sections with approximate distances and climbs:
- 15 km with about 160 m climb.
- 19.4 km with about 370 m climb.
- 16 km with about 430 m climb.
The course begins at Tayinloan village hall and follows coastal beaches and fields, passes old wartime features and several mileposts, crosses the A83 at marked points, and continues through Ronachan, Clachan and Skipness before descending into Tarbert. The finish lies at the harbour area with a marquee and facilities.
Event support and logistics include pale blue waymarkers and mile markers at 1 mile intervals, additional signs or marshals where needed, drop-bag and rucksack transfer to checkpoints and finish, extra water stations, finish refreshments, massage and showers, and timing with GPS tracking subject to signal. Relay entries are possible as teams of three on the northern sections or two on the southern section. Race profits are used to support maintenance of the Kintyre Way. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
