Race From Hel N Back
A 12km trail race in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, challenges you to run “From Hel N Back”. The race starts at 11am on September 10 and starts and finishes at the town’s Hermitage Academy....
Category: Running
TrailFest Scotland: Why we are taking a wee break.
The founders of #TrailFest Scotland, Ryan and Jo , have decided to have a year off in 2017. They hope to return next year, hopefully with a partnership or sponsorship deal. Here, Ryan reveals...
Ultra running tips from WHW Race women’s winner Lynne Allen
This year’s West Highland Way Race was remarkable for a number of reasons. First, Rob Sinclair set and new and very impressive record time. He was taking part in the 95-mile ultra running race...
8 great Scottish ultra running events
Ultra running is on the increase in Scotland with more runners than ever keen to take on the challenge of a race that is more than 30 miles long. To meet demand, there is...
First-time WHW Race runner Rob Sinclair smashes record
Rob Sinclair is over-the-moon after winning his first West Highland Way Race – and breaking the record by 33 minutes. Debuting in the 95-mile ultra marathon race from Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, to Fort...
Sign up for new Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
A new ultra running event is being launched by Rat Race Events called the Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE). I wrote about it in my Sunday Mail column. Read the pdf or the article below....
Salomon Sunset Series comes to Edinburgh
Scotland welcomes the Salomon Sunset Series to the capital city of Edinburgh on Saturday June 3. The 10k evening trail run takes place in Holyrood Park and on Arthur’s Seat as the sun goes...
Discovering the new Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
Pretty riverside paths that offer delightfully tranquil countryside-style routes so close to the city’s streets. Canal towpaths that are popular with dog walkers, runners, cyclists and office commuters. Off-road trails to hilltops with superb...
Roddy Riddle is first Scot to finish brutal Arctic foot race
Roddy Riddle has become the first Scotsman to finish the gruelling 6633 Arctic Ultra race. The former international cyclist finished in second place in this year’s 350-mile event, which took place in Canada. The...
inov-8 competition: Win a trip to the home of UK trail running
Running brand inov-8 has launched a competition for seven lucky winners to scoop an all-expenses-paid trip to the Lake District, which is acclaimed as the home of inov-8 and UK trail running. The GET A GRIP...
