Race Across Scotland

Race Across Scotland

Race Across Scotland is a multi-day ultramarathon covering 215 miles (approximately 346 km) along the Southern Upland Way. The route runs coast to coast, beginning at Portpatrick harbour and finishing at Cockburnspath Village Hall, and includes 12 official checkpoints and several designated emergency bothies.

The event carries 7,218 m of elevation and is limited to 250 places with a strict total cut off of 100 hours. Participants must be at least 20 years old and meet qualifying criteria, including prior endurance or ultrarunning experience and the ability to self navigate with map and compass. Entry is by application only.

Runners must be self sufficient between checkpoints and carry mandatory kit at all times. Required items include a hardcopy Southern Upland Way map, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, headtorch and spare batteries, backup light, water container of at least 1 litre, survival bag or bivvy, fully charged mobile phone, water purification and emergency food rations of 500 calories. A GPS tracker is provided by the organiser and official chip timing records finishing positions and times; the live tracking feed is separate from the timing system.

Support crews are permitted from specified points only and are subject to parking and access restrictions. Dropbag facilities are available with rules for size and collection. Pacers are not permitted and standard race safety and withdrawal procedures apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.