Tiree Ultramarathon

Tiree Ultramarathon : 6 September 2026

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a 35 mile route that circumnavigates the island of Tiree. The course starts and finishes at Scarinish Beach Hotel by the harbour and runs clockwise, keeping the sea on the runner's left. The route visits 14 beaches, with the final beach being Gott Bay, described as the longest of the beaches on the course. Runners follow a series of checkpoints with simple navigation between them; route arrows and an event team are provided to keep participants on the correct line.

Logistics and entry

Race headquarters will be at the Scarinish Hotel for the weekend, including event sign-in and race number collection. All finishers receive a course map, a technical t-shirt, a medal and a goodie bag. There is a prize giving and an island ceilidh on Sunday evening; the Scarinish Hotel will serve food on race day and there will be live music and evening celebrations. Entry for 2026 opens on Sunday 26 October at 7pm. Participants can enter as individuals or in relay teams of two. The event has a 10 hour cut off. All entries are non-refundable; two transfer windows are offered with the last window running 20-26 January. Organisers recommend taking cancellation insurance and state that no refunds will be given if the event is cancelled for reasons outside their control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.