Ochil Ultra
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Ochil Ultra - 2026
The Ochil Ultra is a trail ultramarathon series through the Ochil Hills, scheduled across 25 and 26 September 2026. The event offers multiple distance options with marked routes that use the Core Path Network, water at checkpoints, and chip timing with GPS tracking for all runners. Drop bags are conveyed to checkpoints at roughly ten mile intervals.
Distances:
- 30 miles from Auchterarder to Perth Fitness Studios.
- 50 miles end to end from sportscotland institute of sport, Stirling to Perth Fitness Studios.
- 100 miles out and back from Perth to Stirling and back, limited entry with qualifying criteria.
The Ochil 100 is a restricted entry event that requires prior completion of a 50 mile or longer ultra within 12 hours or less and expects runners to have a support crew for the first 50 miles. The 50 mile option can also be completed as a relay team.
Entries are open for 2026 and will close on 22 August 2026. Medals are awarded to all finishers and prizes are given to winners by category including male, female and non binary. Finish facilities include refreshments, toilets, sports massage and professional photographers. A medic team, participant insurance and parking are provided.
Compulsory kit includes a head torch, whistle, mobile phone, emergency blanket, emergency food and drink, and the issued GPS tracker. Waterproofs, spare socks and a basic first aid kit are recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
