Ultra Scotland 100
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Ultra Scotland 100
Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way held on Saturday 5 June 2027. The route covers approximately 104 miles with about 4611 m of ascent, running from St John’s Town of Dalry to the finish in Galashiels. The event has 250 places, an overall cut-off of 38 hours and an entry fee of £229. The race is way-marked, holds UTMB performance index and ITRA mountain points, and uses GB Race Tracker for live online GPS tracking.
The course includes ascents of Benbrack, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701 m) and Minch Moor, and passes Daer Reservoir, Three Brethren and St Mary’s Loch. The route follows forests, valleys and upland sections of one of Scotland’s long distance trails. High and low level GPX files are provided for the race route and for severe weather.
Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and is subject to random checks; items include a sealed-seam waterproof coat, waterproof trousers, headtorch and backup light, compass, map, emergency rations, a minimum 1 litre water container, warm hat and gloves and the race GPS tracker. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria: be at least 20 years old, in good health, have completed a marathon and have completed an organised ultramarathon of at least 50 miles.
Checkpoints are located along the route, with several designated water-only sites and specific restrictions on supporters and vehicle access. Pacers are permitted from the halfway checkpoint. Dropbags are allowed at the finish and at two mid-race checkpoints with size and weight limits. Parking and camping are available at Earlstoun Estate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
