Ultra Scotland 50
Take on 50 historic miles across the beautiful Southern Upland Way - one of the greatest trails in the UK. Ultrarunners will tackle several ascents, pass through forests, valleys and by lochs.
- Sat 7 Jun 2025
Ultra Scotland 50
06:00
Age 20 & over
£109
- 56 miles trail running + 2447 m ascent
Event overview
Are you ready to be challenged, make friends, laugh and cry?
Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose, ultrarunners will take on some of the greatest trails in Britain including the ascent of Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701m) and Minch Moor.
The race also takes in wonderful trails at the Daer Reservoir, Three Brethren and St Mary’s loch.
A landmark race with GB Ultras support and live online tracking. The trail is way-marked as one of Scotland’s Great Trails and holds UTMB and ITRA mountain points.

Highlights
- Ultra running events on great trails
- Explore the Southern Upland Way
- Tackle some tough ascents
- Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill and Minch Moor
- Spectacular views throughout
- Daer Reservoir and St Mary's Loch
- Pay in instalments options
- Gold, Silver or Bronze finisher medal
This event is part of Ultra Scotland 100/50.
Event details
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Location
- Bag transfer
- Free parking
- Mountains
- Rural
- Toilets
Route
- Check points
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Mass start
- Water stations
- Way markers
What's included
- GPS tracking
- Map
- Medal
Entries
- Age 20 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Pay by instalments
- Series discount
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Ultra Scotland 100
06:00
Age 20 & over
£199
- 106 miles trail running + 4611 m ascent