Ultra Scotland 100
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Ultra Scotland 100
Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile trail ultramarathon held on Saturday 5th June 2027 along the Southern Upland Way. The route covers approximately 4611 m of elevation and runs from St Johns Town of Dalry to the finish in Galashiels. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off and an entry fee of £229.
The course passes notable points including Benbrack, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701 m), Minch Moor, Daer Reservoir, Three Brethren and St Mary’s Loch. The Southern Upland Way is way marked and the event carries UTMB performance index and ITRA mountain points. GB Ultras provide event support and live online tracking via GB Race Tracker; trackers include an SOS function and provide regular position updates.
Participants must meet qualifying criteria: at least 20 years old, in good health, have completed a marathon and an organised ultramarathon of at least 50 miles prior to the event. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and is subject to random checks; required items include a hardcopy Southern Upland Way map, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, headtorch and backup light source, emergency rations, whistle, GPS tracker and a fully charged mobile phone.
The race uses multiple checkpoints with food and water at most locations, plus several water only checkpoints and enforced checkpoint cut offs. Dropbags are permitted at the finish and at specified midrace checkpoints. Pacers are allowed from Checkpoint 7 with specific requirements for self sufficiency and kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
