Ultra Tour of Arran
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Ultra Tour of Arran - two day off-road ultramarathon on the Isle of Arran
The Ultra Tour of Arran is a two day, mass participation off-road ultramarathon covering 60 miles (97 km) on the Isle of Arran. The event is based at Ormidale Park in Brodick with the daily start beside the beach at Fisherman’s Walk. Tracker collection and registration take place at the Event Village on the Friday before the event and participants must bring their running backpack for tracker fitting.
The route includes coastal paths, boardwalks, forest trails, glens and mountain passes, with notable features such as the Bog of Doom and the ascent of Goatfell. Day 1 covers about 28 miles with roughly 3,500 ft of ascent and includes three staffed pit stops. Day 2 covers about 30 miles with nearly 6,000 ft of ascent, includes two staffed pit stops and a mountain cut-off at The Saddle; missing that cut-off directs participants down Glen Rosa on an alternate waymarked route.
The course is fully waymarked with orange arrows and blue flags and is fully supported with pit stops, a sweeper service and professional medical cover provided by a qualified event medic team. Mandatory kit requirements include a carrying system for kit, GPS tracker, minimum 2 litre hydration, waterproof jacket and trousers, bivvy bag, basic first aid, whistle, and a fully charged mobile phone. Participants must be over 18 at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
