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Skyline Scotland

Name: Skyline Scotland
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Fort William

Fort William, United Kingdom • 18-20 Sep 2026

Salomon Skyline Scotland

Salomon Skyline Scotland began in 2015 with the Glen Coe Skyline and moved to Kinlochleven in 2016, where it expanded to nine races. The event has featured in the Skyrunning World Series, Golden Trails World Series, and Spartan Trail and Ultra World Championships. In 2018 it hosted the World Skyrunning Championships.

The event has attracted more than 2,000 participants from up to 50 countries each year and has produced economic impact for the Lochaber region. After a short break, the event relaunched in 2025 with a revised programme of races.

Races listed for 2026 include:

Skyline Scotland 100M
Skyline Scotland 100K
Grand Tour Of The Ben 50M
Steall Ultra 50K
Ben Nevis Skyline 30K
Aonach Mòr Anarchy 20K
Aonach Mòr Avalanche 4K (downhill race)

The event village includes a start and finish arena with commentary, live stream and big screens, shake out runs, athlete panels, exhibits from outdoor brands, and on-site catering. The next edition is scheduled for 18 to 20 September 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Fort William

Race information

Website

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 Mòr Anarchy 20k

Aonach Mòr Avalanche 4k (downhill Race)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sun - Sun May 17-24

Cape Wrath Ultra

Fort William

100 mi

400 km

A 400 km, eight day expedition through remote Highland landscapes from Knoydart and Kintail to Cape Wrath, with daily tented camps. The Cape Wrath 100 offers a three day version covering the final stages.

Sat - Sun May 30-31

West Highland Way Challenge Race

Fort William

96 mi

107 mi

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.

Saturday Jun 6

Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon

Loch Lyon

31 mi

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Saturday Jun 6

Two Mamores Hill Race

Kinlochleven

13 km

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.