Ultra Scotland 50
Saint John's Town of Dalry, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026
Event overview
Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile trail ultra organised by GB Ultras on Saturday 6 June 2026. The route follows the Southern Upland Way through forests, valleys and mountains in southern Scotland. The event lists elevation of approximately 2447 m and a field limit of 400 places. The entry fee is £119 and the overall cut-off is 20 hours. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker. The race awards UTMB performance index and ITRA mountain points.
Course, checkpoints and logistics
The race starts at St Johns Town of Dalry and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club. Checkpoints are provided along the route at approximately 8, 18, 26, 34, 40, 44 and 56 miles; some checkpoints are water-only. Refreshments and hot food are available at most indoor checkpoints. A dropbag service is available from the start to the finish; dropbags have maximum dimensions and must be claimed after the race. Optional coach return transport is offered for a fee. Parking and camping are available at Earlstoun Estate.
Rules, kit and support
Runners must be at least 20 years old and must have completed a marathon previously. Pacers and unauthorised support runners are not permitted. Support crews are restricted and may only access certain checkpoints. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a hardcopy Southern Upland Way map, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, headtorch plus backup light, mobile phone, emergency blanket, whistle, minimum 1 litre water capacity and at least 500 calories of emergency rations. GPS trackers are supplied and must be returned or a replacement charge applies. Medals are awarded by finishing position (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.