Skye Trail Ultra
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Skye Trail Ultra : Isle of Skye, Scotland
Skye Trail Ultra is a 79 mile, self navigation ultramarathon that follows the unmarked Skye Trail across the Isle of Skye. The route crosses mountain and coastal terrain and includes a permanent low‑level alternative implemented because of coastal erosion; this alternative is approximately 79 miles in length. Total ascent for the event is listed as 3780 m.
The event is limited to 100 places and entry is by application only; applicants are vetted and must meet qualifying criteria, including mountain experience, prior ultrarunning experience, and competency in map and compass navigation. Participants must be at least 20 years old on race day.
The course is supported by seven checkpoints providing water, snacks and, at village halls, hot food. Runners are self-sufficient between checkpoints but may have a support crew at permitted locations subject to parking and venue restrictions; pacers are not allowed. There is an overall 27 hour cut off for completion and cut-off controls at individual checkpoints; failing to attend a checkpoint leads to disqualification.
Mandatory kit is required and checked; the list includes a hardcopy Skye Trail map, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, headtorch with spare, backup light, survival bag, minimum 1 litre water capacity, fully charged mobile phone and emergency food rations. Dropbags are permitted at specified locations with strict size limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
