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Race Across Scotland

Portpatrick, United Kingdom • 9-13 Aug 2025

Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon that follows the full length of Scotland's Southern Upland Way, a renowned national trail. Starting at the scenic Portpatrick Harbour on the west coast, runners traverse mountains, valleys, and deep forests across the Southern Uplands, finishing at Cockburnspath Village Hall on the east coast. The course features 12 checkpoints offering support and refreshments, with strict cut-off times to ensure safety.

Participants must be experienced endurance runners capable of self-navigation. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere with live tracking and allows support crews from certain checkpoints. It is a demanding yet breathtaking coast-to-coast trail running experience through historic and rugged Scottish landscapes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Portpatrick

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215 mi
7218 m+
215 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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