List of Scottish Ultra Marathons 2018
Scotland has a growing number of ultra running races. Check out the races and websites, and keep an eye on when entries open. I have added a column to say whether the races are...
Category: Running
Dunoon Ultra 2017 winner: Fiona’s race report
It was an emotional win for the first woman to finish this year’s Dunoon Ultra. Fiona Ramsay, 31, crossed the line in 4:36:19 and was sixth overall. She was almost 50 minutes ahead of...
Runners set record times for Dunoon Ultra 2017
The winning man and woman crossed the line of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in record times this month. Donald McPartlin, 35, of Garscube Harriers, ran 16 minutes faster than last year’s winner Michael Tweedley to...
Dunoon Ultra 2017: Donald’s race report
Glasgow runner Donald McPartlin broke the record for the 55km Dunoon Ultra in its second year. In his first attempt at the race, he came home in 3:53, which was 16 minutes faster than...
Ochil Ultra winner: Jamie’s race report
Jamie Aarons was the first woman home in the new Ochil Ultra 450 mile race 2017. Her win was all the more remarkable given her recent ill-health. Jamie reports that she approached the Ochil...
Ochil Ultra 2017: Winner Scott’s race report
Scott Bradley finished the 50-mile Ochil Ultra, from Stirling to Perth across the Ochil hills, in 8:17:19. It had been years since he took part in an ultra distance event and he was delighted...
Scott and Jamie triumph in inaugural Ochil Ultra
The inaugural Ochil Ultra took place at the weekend with some 215 runners participating in a 50-mile, 30-mile and relay race. The first places in the 50-mile ultra were won by Scott Bradley, from...
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....
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...
