6 races
Event overview
Challenge yourself to an ultra trail run through the spectacular Scottish Highlands across rugged terrain in Scotland's biggest ultramarathon!
Highlights
- Experience iconic Highland scenery, including ancient glens and remote trail paths
- Choose from a wide range of distances, from shorter trail challenges to multi-day ultras
- Test yourself on demanding, varied terrain that rewards resilience and determination
- Enjoy a fully supported adventure with marked routes and regular checkpoints
- Embrace the unique expedition-style format, with staged options and overnight camps
- Be part of a friendly, inclusive event welcoming runners and walkers alike
- Build confidence, endurance and trail skills in a raw, inspiring landscape
- Finish with an exceptional sense of achievement in one of the UK’s wildest settings
Event photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Superfit
GB Slam!
Can you complete Ultra X Scotland, Ultra X Wales and Ultra X England in the same year?
The Great British Slam award is in recognition of those who complete all three GB Ultra X events within a calendar year. Participants can choose any combination of events but they must all be ultra distance i.e. Ultra X Wales 25km does not count towards the Grand Slam.
- Ultra X Scotland (110, 60 & 50)
- Ultra X Wales (110, 60 & 50)
- Ultra X England (110, 60 & 50)
In order to be eligible for the award, entrants must enter and finish each of the individual events within the cut-off times of each race. Awards will be presented at the finish line of the final event of the year, Ultra X England.
Kit
A helpful kit checklist is readily available.
If you don't finish
In the scenario that you cannot finish a stage, you will be offered entry into the following edition of the race at half price. You will not receive a finishers' medal or official result.
- Bag transfer
- Camping
- Mountains
- Toilets
Event HQ
Queens Park Athletics Stadium
Inverness
Highland
IV3 5SS
UK
The Scottish Highlands
You may wish to travel to the Scottish Highlands with family or friends. Should they wish to enjoy the region while you race, these sights are highly recommended:

Take a hike up Ben Nevis (1,345m), the highest mountain in the British Isles, accessible from Fort William.

Explore the mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and distilleries of the UK’s largest park.

Enjoy a boat tour of the UK’s largest lake and keep your eyes peeled for “Nessie”, the mythical monster that lives within.
Having grown up in Scotland and being naturally familiar with the country, it is easy to forget how beautiful the wilderness really is. So when the opportunity arose to spend two days running around the iconic Loch Ness and embrace everything my motherland had to offer, it was a no-brainier! The intense climbs become worth it when you see the incredible views over the Loch as you wind your way down from Inverness to Fort Augustus and back, via the incredible trail laid out by Ultra X that shows off Scotland in all its glory! The cameraderie and support received at checkpoints and from other competitors kept me going right to the final step of the 125km! There really is no better way to push your limits and get to know yourself, while taking part in a truly unique experience. Bring on the next one… Sri Lanka 2022 anyone? Olivia W R
The 125km Ultra X Scotland event was my first ever race of any kind and I could not have had a better experience. The event was very well organised and the crew made both experienced and new runners feel at home. Having medics and osteopaths at checkpoints and the campsite made me feel comfortable finding and pushing my limits. The location was great as well, racing around Loch Ness was beautiful and I can’t wait to experience other Ultra X locations. Paulius I
Well, Ultra X Scotland… this was the most rewarding race I’ve ever completed. Saturday’s struggles, allowed Sunday’s glory to be multiplied. The course was beautiful, challenging, and rewarding. Nature at its finest. The people, even better. Ultra marathons are genuinely life changing. Ultra X ultra marathons are that and more. They think of everything, and the community, the volunteers, the medical teams are simply, world class. Sign up for one. If you do it, I’ll do it with you! John Harris
Races at event
- Sat 2 May
- #1 of 6
07:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£220
- 110 km trail running + 3513 m ascent
- Sat 2 May
- #2 of 6
07:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£290
- 110 km trail running + 3513 m ascent
- Sat 2 May
- #3 of 6
07:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£145
- 60 km trail running + 2132 m ascent
- Sun 3 May
- #4 of 6
08:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£120
- 50 km trail running + 1381 m ascent
- Sun 3 May
- #5 of 6
11:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£66
- 25 km trail running + 632 m ascent
- Sun 3 May
- #6 of 6
11:00
Age 18 & over
FREE-£39
- 12 km trail running + 390 m ascent