Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra
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Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra
The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra follows the full length of the waymarked Saint Cuthbert's Way, running east from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Holy Island in Northumberland. The route crosses large sections of the Scottish Borders and the Northumberland National Park and requires runners to plan for tidal access at the finish.
- 100 km
- 60 km
The 100 km event lists total ascent as 8,067 feet and total descent as 7,765 feet, with a maximum field size of 150 and an overall cut off of 20 hour for the 100 km race. All entrants receive a live GPS tracker and the route is fully marked and marshalled. There are timed checkpoints with stocked feed stations supplying water, sweets and additional snacks, and basic first aid at checkpoints.
Parking and registration are based at Wooler with an option to register at Melrose. A bookable coach transfer is available from Wooler to Melrose and a free shuttle transfers finishers from Holy Island back to Wooler. Competitors may use two drop bags for the 100 km race at specified locations; bags must be clearly labelled and are not returned if unused. Entry includes a bespoke medal, race memento, chip timing, instant online results and digital event photography.
Mandatory kit must be carried as specified and entrants must meet the stated recent race qualification and age requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
