Ultra Scotland 50

Saint John's Town of Dalry, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. The route runs from St John's Town of Dalry to Moffat Rugby Club, crossing forests, valleys and high moorland with about 2,447 meters of ascent. The course is a marked stretch of Scotland’s Great Trail, offering a dramatic, historic landscape.

GB Ultras provides live online tracking and a 20-hour cut-off, with around 400 entrants. Checkpoints supply refreshments, with water-only stops and indoor stations offering hot meals. Mandatory kit is comprehensive (map, windproofs, compass, lights, GPS tracker).

It’s part of GB Ultras’ 50 Mile Slam/Grand Slam. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

56 mi
2447 m+
Ultra Scotland 50 - 56 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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