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Race Across Scotland

Name: Race Across Scotland
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-13
Location: Portpatrick

Portpatrick, United Kingdom • 9-13 Aug 2025

Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon that traverses the stunning Southern Upland Way, showcasing Scotland's breathtaking landscapes. This event, organized by GB Ultras, features 12 checkpoints providing essential support and refreshments along the route. Participants must demonstrate endurance and navigation skills, as they tackle diverse terrains, including mountains, valleys, and forests.

The race is open to a maximum of 250 runners, with a strict 100-hour cut-off time. Each finisher earns a unique belt buckle, with top performers receiving gold, silver, or bronze awards. The next edition is scheduled for August 2025. 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.

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun Apr 5-6

Bruce's Crown Race

Newton Stewart - 26 mi from Portpatrick

46 mi

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile event designed for teams of four, taking place across three hill ranges in Galloway: the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand. Participants will ascend over 4000 meters, navigating a rugged route with minimal paths and difficult underfoot c..

Saturday Apr 5

Cairnsmore Hill Race

Palnure - 28 mi from Portpatrick

46 mi

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging team event set in the scenic Galloway hills, taking place on April 5, 2025. Teams of four will navigate a demanding 46-mile course with an ascent of 4,600 meters, covering notable peaks such as Lamarchan, Cairngarroch, and Merrick. The race emphasizes naviga..

Saturday Jun 7

Cairncastle Classic

Ballygalley - 30 mi from Portpatrick

16 km

The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a challenging running event organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) in County Antrim. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, the race covers a distance of 16.20 kilometers with a total climb of 620 meters, categorized as moderate difficulty. P..

Saturday Aug 9

GBultras | Ultra Great Britain

Stranraer - 5 mi from Portpatrick

221 mi

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

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