Ultra X Scotland

Inverness, United Kingdom • 1-2 May 2027

Ultra X Scotland

Ultra X Scotland is a two day trail running event in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness, scheduled for 1–2 May 2027. It offers seven race options with distances from 100 miles to 12 km.

  • 100 miles
  • 110 km
  • 60 km
  • 50 km
  • 25 km
  • 12 km

The Loch Ness Monster 100 miles starts in Inverness. The 110 km events and the 50 km and 25 km races start in Dores. The 60 km starts in Fort Augustus. Fully stocked aid stations are placed at approximately every 10 km.

Camping is included for 100 mile, 110 km and multi stage entrants. 60 km and 50 km entrants can purchase a camp pass at check out. A Race Pack with detailed information, kit lists, logistics, timings and cut offs will be emailed to registered participants about one month before the event.

Event difficulty is rated 2/6 and technicality 2/5. Typical temperature range is 6 to 18°C. The event is part of the Great British Slam award sequence, which recognises runners who enter and finish three specified Ultra X ultra distance events within a calendar year. Entrants must finish each race within its cut off times to be eligible; awards are presented at the finish of the final event, Ultra X England. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
Loch Ness Monster 100 Miles
110 km
110km
60 km
50 km
25 km
16 km
16km Dash
12 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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