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Ultra marathons in Scotland

Scotland's ultras run from the West Highland Way in June to eight days across the far north-west. Several are ballot or qualifier entry, so the entry date matters as much as the race date.

7 events · 14 races

Backyard Ultra World Team Championships (United Kingdom)

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe · Midlands
17 Oct 2026
Backyard, 15 selected runnersTrail, ForestUnder 50 runnersInvitationalQualifierEntries closed
Entry details confirmed with the organiser on 15 August 2026.

The Copthorne Races

Mickleham Village Hall, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6EE · North Downs
21 Nov 2026
6,888mMountainousTrailFirst come first servedDate unknown
Entry details confirmed with the organiser on 15 August 2026.

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (Winter)

Litlington, East Sussex · South Downs
22 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan
4.167 mile laps, last runner standingTrailDate unknown
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

Gullane 8-hour Challenge

Gullane · Central Belt
27 Feb 2027
Open ended - 8 hoursCoastal path, TrailDate unknown
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

Run Britannia

Land's End, Cornwall · Cornwall
28 May 2027 to 3 Jul
1,000 miles over 31 stages21,336mRollingTrail, RoadFirst come first servedDate unknown
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

Suffolk Backyard Ultra Festival

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon · East Anglia
5 Jun 2027
4.167 mile laps, last runner standing28m per lapFlatTrail, Forest150 to 399 runnersFirst come first servedDate unknown
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

Solstice at the Lakes

Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Malling Rd, Snodland ME20 6JA · Home Counties
19 Jun 2027
Trail, RoadFirst come first servedDate unknown
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.
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