Ochil Ultra
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Ochil Ultra
The Ochil Ultra is an annual trail event organised by Wee Run Events, held on core paths across the Ochil Hills in central Scotland. The event offers multiple long-distance options and uses marked and marshalled routes with chip timing and GPS tracking.
- 50 mile Ultra from sportscotland institute of sport, Stirling to Perth Fitness Studios.
- 30 mile Ultra from Auchterarder to Perth Fitness Studios.
- 100 mile Limited entry, Perth to Stirling and back, requires qualification and a support crew.
Both the 30 mile and 50 mile courses are end to end on the Ochils and include water at checkpoints and drop-off bag transfer approximately every 10 miles. Chip timing is provided and all runners are issued with GPS trackers. Prizes are awarded to winners in male, female and non-binary categories, and medals are given to all finishers. Photographers operate on course and at the finish and food, refreshments, toilets and sports massage are available at the finish area.
The Ochil 100 is limited entry and requires prior completion of a 50 mile or longer ultra in 12 hours or less; a support crew is expected, particularly for the first 50 miles. Checkpoint coverage mirrors the 50 mile second half, with a total of six checkpoints on the full course.
Safety measures include generous cut-offs, the possibility of retirement if moving at around 5 km per hour or less, and a diversion route that avoids the final hill when the race director judges it necessary. Compulsory kit includes a head torch, whistle, mobile phone, emergency blanket, emergency food and drink, and the issued GPS tracker. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
