Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra
Maud, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Event overview
The Formartine & Buchan Railway 12 & 6 hour Ultra takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 on the Formartine & Buchan railway line between Maud station and Auchnagatt. The course distance from Maud to Auchnagatt is estimated at about 4.3 miles. Competitors run for either a 12-hour or a 6-hour time limit and aim to record as much distance as they can within that period. The event location is listed as Maud Railway Museum and the start is at Maud railway station (postcode AB42 5LY).
Entry, rules and prizes
- 12-hour
- 6-hour
Entries open 11 May 2025 and close 15 March 2026. Entry fees are listed as UKA member £60.00 and non member £62.00. Entries so far: 8 participants. Minimum age is 20 years or older, with age rules relative to the event date. A minimum distance of 26.3 is required to qualify for a medal and goodie bag. Mini laps will be open towards the end of the race and only completed mini short laps are counted. Support crews are advised and may provide support at either end of the course. Prizes are offered by category: the 12-hour event has male and female Senior, Veteran, Vet 50 and Vet 60 categories; the 6-hour event awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The event is organised by Tay & Ram Running Events and an option to purchase XCover is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.