The River Tay Way Ultra

The River Tay Way Ultra

The River Tay Way Ultra is a women only ultramarathon scheduled for 1 August 2026. The route follows the River Tay Way in Perthshire from Loch Tay to Perth and is fully waymarked to remove the need for navigation.

The course distance is approximately 70 to 75 km and the route composition is listed as:

• 7 km on road
• 15 plus km on tarmac path
• around 50 km on trail

Entry is open to women, femme presenting people, trans men, and non binary runners; men are not permitted. The organisers describe the event as inclusive and supportive, and they plan to run it on a biannual basis starting in 2026.

Race services included with entry cover online entry and live results, professional medical support, marshals, free parking, water stations on route, participant insurance, generous cut offs, access to pre event route recce meetings, GPS tracking and chip timing by KitST. Drop bags are conveyed to checkpoints. Every finisher receives a medal and there are prizes for the top three plus a Time on Feet award.

Facilities and policies aimed at participant comfort include free period products in all toilets, an arranged breastfeeding and chest feeding area, deferral options for pregnancy and adoption, and optional women fit event T shirts. The 2026 event has a partnership with Trail Goddess and includes a prize draw for a Trail Goddess kit valued at about £130. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.