Race Across Scotland®

215 Mile

The Race Across Scotland: The Remarkable & Unique 215 mile (346km) Coast to Coast Ultra-Marathon following the Beautiful 'Southern Upland Way' with support across Scotland (7th Edition).

An International field of runners take on this breathtaking Scottish National trail taking them from the beautiful coastline of Portpatrick, over the mountains, along the valleys, through the beautiful forests of the Southern Uplands and along trails steeped in history.  With Live Online GPS Tracking via GB Race Tracker and up to 100 hours to complete this 'landmark' single stage race, ultrarunners will be pushed to their absolute limit in the 215 Mile #RaceAcrossScotland!

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST 2023


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2023 SOLD OUT - 2024 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE - Apply to take part in the Race Across Scotland 215 mile, complete the form detailing your experience.

Village Halls & Town Halls across Scotland unite to support runners taking on the ADVENTURE & CHALLENGE of a lifetime.

Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Finishers earn an outstanding two-tone ‘Race Across Scotland’ Buckle.  Top 25 earn the rare Gold Buckle, 26-75 finishers earn the Silver Buckle & 76 - 150 earn the Bronze Buckle.

Live Tracking & Outstanding Support from the #GBUltras team over up to 4 days! The trail is way-marked as one of Scotland's Great Trails! Also, qualifies for UTMB & ITRA Qualifying points.  Fantastic Scottish trail steeped in history.

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215
Miles



100
Hours



12
CHECKPOINTS


150
Limited places (MIN.25 PLACES RESERVED FOR OVERSEAS RUNNERS)


£599
Price


12
Instalment Option


Course Records

RAS 215 Mile Mens PB - Scott Brown (GBR) 58 Hours 7 Minutes 55 Seconds (2022)

RAS 215 Mile Ladies PB - Joasia Zakrzewski (GBR) 62 Hours 20 Minutes (2021)

'Southern Upland Way' Fastest Known Time (Male) - Jack Scott (GBR) 55 Hours 42 Minutes (2020)

'Southern Upland Way' Fastest Known Time (Female) - Joasia Zakrzewski (GBR) 62 Hours 20 Minutes (2021)



EVENT INSTRUCTIONS BRIEF

2022 MANDATORY KIT

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Full Race details


EVENT SCHEDULE - RACE ACROSS SCOTLAND

Race Registration

Portpatrick Village Hall
The Harbour, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 8TZ.

Friday 11th August 2023 - 5.00pm – 9.00pm - Bib No Collection, Dropbags Handed in.

Saturday 12th August 2023 - Race Day - 4.30am – 5.45am - GB Race Tracker Collection, Dropbags & Bib No Collection

Start Line

Nearby to the Village Hall - Southern Upland Way, North of Portpatrick Harbour, Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 8TZ.

Saturday 12th August 2023 - Race Day - 6.00am - Mass Race Start.

Finish Line

Southern Upland Way, Cockburnspath Village Hall, Callander Place, Cockburnspath, TD13 5XY.



Download 'NEW' GPX for Race Across Scotland

A Low Level alternative will be actioned by the Event team in high winds or if there is a severe weather forecast - Low Level avoids Gateshaw Rig and Cat's Shoulder. Low Level actioned before or during the event. If during the event; the CP team at Beattock Village Hall will update each participant as they enter the CP.


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