Skyline Scotland

Fort William, United Kingdom • 18-20 Sep 2026

Skyline Scotland 2026

Skyline Scotland is a mountain and trail running event. It takes place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026. The event arena is at Nevis Range, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

Race Distances

The event offers seven different race routes.

  • Skyline Scotland 100M
  • Skyline Scotland 100K
  • Grand Tour Of The Ben 50M
  • Steall Ultra 50K
  • Ben Nevis Skyline 30K
  • Aonach Mor Anarchy 20K
  • Aonach Mor Avalanche

Distances range from 5km to 100 miles, covering skyrunning, ultra, and trail race formats.

Event Facts

The event was established in 2015. It typically attracts over 2,000 participants from up to 50 countries each year. The event has previously featured in series such as the Skyrunning World Series and the Golden Trail World Series. In 2025, the Ben Nevis Skyline race was a Golden Trail World Series qualifier. The event has also hosted the Skyrunning World Championships.

The 2026 event will have an event village at Nevis Range. Planned features include live commentary, big screens, online tracking, local food and drink traders, a partner expo, a prize ceremony, and an evening party. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
100 mi
Skyline Scotland 100m
100 km
Skyline Scotland 100k
50 mi
Grand Tour of the Ben 50m
50 km
Steall Ultra 50k
30 km
Ben Nevis Skyline 30k
20 km
Aonach Mor Anarchy 20k
Aonach Mor Avalanche
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Experience an 8-day 400 km multi-stage ultra-marathon from Fort William to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse. This remote journey through the Scottish Highlands offers full-course, 100-mile, and flexible explorer options.

UTMB Index

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.