At least 20 years old at the time of the race (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).

In good health.

Entrants must have successfully completed an event of at least a marathon distance prior to race day.  This must be an organised event under race conditions and can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to race day. Solo runs / training runs etc are not acceptable.

Full details and terms & conditions for the event can be found in the Rules & Regulations section below.

Please ensure you read all the details on this page and that you meet the entry criteria before entering.

Start Venue

St Johns Town of Dalry Town Hall, Ayr Road, DG7 3SW

Pre-Race Registration – Friday 4th June 2027

5.30pm – 9.00pm Race Registration: Bib Number Collection Only

If you collect your bib number on Friday evening, you will still need to return during the times below on Saturday to collect your Race Tracker.  The Race Tracker device is part of your mandatory kit – if you do not collect this, you will not be permitted to race.

Race Day – Saturday 5th June 2027

4.15am – 5.30am Race Registration: Bib Number Collection, GB Race Tracker Collection, dropbag drop-off

6.15am – Race Mass Start 50 Mile

Due to limits on the number of people permitted on the wooden bridge across the River Ken, all 50 mile participants must be at the start line area on the field at Earltoun Estate before 06:00 to ensure all 100 mile runners can cross the bridge without delay. Once the 100 mile race has started, any remaining 50 mile participants will not be permitted to cross the bridge until the last 100 mile runner has crossed.

When collecting your bib number on either Friday or Saturday, please bring with you a form of identification so we can verify your details

When collecting your tracker on Saturday morning, please ensure are wearing your bib number or have it with you.

Late arrivals will only be able to register for the event, hand in their drop bag and collect their bib number and race tracker AFTER the race has started. No additional time will be allowed at checkpoints due to late arrival for registration and the race start.

Finish Venue

Moffat Rugby Club. The Holm, Moffat DG10 9QJ

Each of the checkpoints (except CP2 and CP6 which are water only checkpoints) have refreshments including cola, tailwind, water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and chocolate. Vegetarian and vegan refreshments will be available.

At indoor checkpoints, hot food such as pasta, beans on toast will be available along with hot drinks. We’ll also have a Medic, First Responder or a First Aider available at each CP.

There are strictly enforced cut-off times per Checkpoint implemented by the Event Organisers, GB Ultras, to ensure a safe event.  Checkpoint distances are approximate and may vary each year should there be minor diversions on the route (due to local authority/landowner works).  You must enter the checkpoint before the cut off time to proceed further in the event.  Should you pass through the Checkpoint in time, you may stay at the relevant checkpoint for no more than 20 minutes after the cut off.

Participants must attend ALL checkpoints and have their details recorded by the Checkpoint teams. Failure to check-in at a Checkpoint will result in your disqualification from the race. Please note: mileage to Checkpoints is approximate.

Checkpoint 1 – 8 Miles
Stroanpatrick/Culmark, B729, DG7 3UE.
NX64020 91703.
Cut Off 09:11 Saturday.

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not travel to this checkpoint or the surrounding area due to safety concerns based on large numbers of vehicles attending the location along narrow roads and no available parking.  Please note as detailed in the race rules, non-compliance can result in the disqualification of their runner.

Checkpoint 2 – 18 Miles **WATER ONLY**
Chalk Memorial Bothy – Poleskeoch
NS 68585 01850.
Cut Off 12:40 Saturday.
THIS CHECKPOINT IS ACCESSIBLE BY EMERGENCY TEAMS ONLY FOR EXTRACTION PURPOSES. SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not attempt to travel to CP2 due to inaccessibility of the checkpoint location.  Please note as detailed in the race rules, non-compliance can result in the disqualification of their runner.

Checkpoint 3 – 26 Miles
Sanquhar Town Hall, Church Road, DG4 6DF
NS 78075 10110
Cut Off 15:31 Saturday. 

Checkpoint 4  – 34 Miles
Wanlockhead Community Centre, Church Street, ML12 6UT.
NS87400 12950.
Cut-off 18:23 Saturday. 
SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not travel to this checkpoint or the surrounding area  due to safety concerns based on large numbers of vehicles attending the location along narrow roads and very limited parking.  Please note as detailed in the race rules, non-compliance can result in the disqualification of their runner.

Checkpoint 5  – 40 Miles.
A702, Biggar, ML12 6TH – Large passing place
NS 93125 10035.
Cut-off 21:31 Saturday. 

Checkpoint 6  – 44 Miles **WATER ONLY**
Daer Reservoir
NS 97974 09186.
Cut-off 22:40 Saturday.
THIS CHECKPOINT IS ACCESSIBLE BY EMERGENCY TEAMS ONLY FOR EXTRACTION PURPOSES. SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not attempt to travel to CP6 due to inaccessibility of the checkpoint location.  Please note as detailed in the race rules, non-compliance can result in the disqualification of their runner.

Finish  – 56 Miles.
Moffat Rugby Club, The Holm, Moffat, DG10 9QJ.
Cut-off 02:15 Sunday.

Mandatory kit MUST be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race.

Failure to carry all items of mandatory kit can result in a participant being disqualified.

Random kit checks at race registration, during the race and at the finish line will take place.

If you do not have all the items of kit during kit check at Registration, you will not be permitted to race.

Mandatory Kit

Hardcopy Southern Upland Way Map – available at Harvey Maps  – 20% discount code for the Harvey Map upon sign up to the Race is available, please use discount code GBULTRARAC .

Waterproof coat with sealed seams – Min 10,000mm

Base Plate Compass

Base layer long sleeved (Separate from Start Kit in a dry bag) in your pack.

Water bottle or bladder – min 1 litre capacity

Fully charged mobile phone

Emergency blanket, e.g. foil blanket.

Headtorch min 75 Lumens

Back up light source min 25 Lumens (Not your Phone)

Emergency Rations min of 500 calories

Whistle

GPS Tracker (property of GB Race Tracker).

Waterproof trousers

Warm hat

Gloves.

Recommended Kit

Electrolytes – S-caps

Hat & Gloves

First aid kit

Cup

Please be aware GB Ultras events are cupless! You can buy a GB Ultras reusable cup to use during the event. CLICK HERE to visit the shop.

GB Ultras Merchandise

We’ll have a range of our GB Ultras branded merchandise available at both race registration and at the finish. If you want to see what’s available now, head over to the GB Ultras Shop here.

• Baselayers
• Casual wear
• Drybags
• Enamel cups
• Running vests
• Soft cups
• Technical t-shirts
• Visors, caps and beanies

Optional Event T-shirt 

If you’ve pre-ordered your optional event t-shirt, you’ll be able to collect this during race registration on either day, or from our shop whilst the race is ongoing.  To make sure yours is waiting for you to collect, you can order it here if didn’t order one when you entered the race.

Availability is limited and we can’t guarantee that event t-shirts won’t be available on the day to purchase!

50 Mile Runners can utilise a Dropbag facility to take a bag from the start to meet them at the finish line, e.g. it might contain some clean clothes to change into.

Please hand in your dropbags at Race Registration at St Johns Town of Dalry Town Hall, no later than 5.30am on race day morning only. Dropbags cannot be left with the event team during Race Registration on Friday.

Please ensure the bag is clearly labelled with your NAME, 50 MILE RUNNER, & BIB NUMBER. Labels will be provided during race registration.

We cannot accept liability for lost or stolen bags.

In the event that you withdraw from the race before reaching the finish, you must collect your dropbag from the finish venue.  Dropbags will not be transport to locations along the route.  Any dropbags not collected from the finish line will be disposed of after the event.  We are not able to post out dropbags that are not collected.We cannot accept liability for lost or stolen bags.

Dropbag sizes and weight:

Dropbags should be of a small/medium backpack/drybag type similar in size to a carry-on cabin case with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and must be no more than 7kg in weight.  Large bags, suitcases and bags of excessive weight will be refused to be transported.

If travelling light, you can purchase one of our drybags from our online store here.

Optional coach travel back to St John’s Town of Dalry is available at a cost of £34.99. Places on the coach must be pre-booked during race registration or via the link here.

There will be two departures leaving the finish venue at 21:30 on Saturday and 02:00 on Sunday.

The departure time of the coach will be re-confirmed in your race instructions issued approximately 2 weeks prior to race day.

Coach places must be pre-booked. There will not be any places available to purchase on the day.

To ensure compliance with driver hours regulations, the coach will depart promptly.  In the event that you miss the coach, you will need to plan to make your own way back to the start location.

No Pacers or Support Runners are permitted.  Participants found to be running with another person who is not entered in the race will be disqualified.

Earlstoun Estate, DG7 3SR

There is parking available on the Earltoun Estate behind St Johns Town of Dalry Village Hall, (What 3 words location – tightrope.sensible.alright).  To gain access to the event field please follow the A713 Ayr Road past the Town Hall and past the fuel station to the next left turn approximately a quarter of a mile further along the road until the junction with the A762.  Event parking access is available shortly after this turn.

Vehicles can remain on the field for the duration of the event and must be removed by 10:00 on Monday 7th June.  

Camping in tents is permitted on the field.  All tents must be removed by 10:00 on Monday 7th June.

There will be nobody on site at the field once the race has started. All items left on the field are left at your own risk and we cannot take any responsibility for any losses or damage.

Please ensure you take all litter with you to ensure we leave the location in the state it was when you arrived, enabling us to utilise the field for future events.

NO FIRES OR BBQ’S ARE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD.

Portable toilets will be available on the field – additional public toilets are available at the side of St Johns Town of Dalry Village Hall

We’ll be posting the links to the official media team photographs here after the race has finished.  Please keep checking back to find yours.

Processing and editing the photographs does take some time so please allow 48-72 after conclusion of the race for the links to be added.

We’ll also be adding photographs taken by the event team on our Ultra Scotland Facebook page and in the GB Ultras Community Facebook Group as well!

2026 Event Photographs

Andrew Paylor Photography: Registration/Start | Benbrack Ascent Part 1 | Benbrack Ascent Part 2 | Wanlockhead | Lowther Hill / Comb Hill | Three Brethren

Clorroe Cam Photography & Creative Media: Event Photos

Dan Bentley Photography –  Finisher Portraits: Processing

David Murch @ Mick Hall Photos: Event Photos

GB Ultras Event Team: Processing

Joel Jameson Photography: Event Photos

Neil Shearer Photography: Start | Benbrack | Lowther Hill | Craigmichen Scar | Three Brethren

Ridgeline Media: Event Photos

2025 Event Photgraphs

Andrew Paylor Photography: Start Line and Course Photographs

David Murch @ Mick Hall Photos: Start Line & Course Photographs

Joel Jameson Photography: Course Photographs

Nathan Phua Photography: Start Line, Course and 100 mile finish venue

Neil Shearer Photography: Start Line | Benbrack | Lowther Hill | Boston Memorial Hall | Minch Moor

Ridgeline Media: Registration / Race Start / On The Course / Finish Line

Dan Bentley Photography: Finisher Portraits: Finish Line Portraits

2024 Event Photographs

Ridgeline Media: Start, Course and Finish Line Photos

Neil Shearer: Race Start | Benbrack | Lowther Hill | Daer Reservoir | Boston Memorial CP & St Mary’s Loch | Southern Upland Way – Three Brethren

Rebecca Lee Photography: Course & Finish Line Photographs

Dan Bentley Photography. Finish Line Headshots.

The official results will be available here in real-time during the event: Race Results

As each runner crosses the finish line, their race chip records their individual finishing position and finishing time.

Your position and time shown in the results link is your official result. The results are initially provisional and will be finalised within 48 hours of the conclusion of the race to update any omissions and for the adjustment of time penalties and disqualifications.

Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

If you see a runner experiencing difficulties please inform Checkpoint Marshals. Each runner should have RACE HQ mobile numbers stored in their phone (shared in Race Instructions closer to the time of the event).

It is the role of the entrant to be self-sufficient.  Should an incident occur, our team will endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty as quickly as possible, with marshal’s stationed in hard to reach locations. Phones must be used only in an emergency to conserve battery power should the need arise.

Participants who lose time helping another fallen participant, struggling against the cut off time due to this reason, can claim this time back, subject to RD discretion and under the proviso of completing within their new, extended cut off period.  This may not always be possible due to various factors, i.e. checkpoint and medical team staffing.

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not ATTEND CERTAIN CHECKPOINTS due to safety concerns based on large numbers of vehicles attending locations. These maybe due to busy road crossing, limited parking, increased likelihood of blocking access/egress in case of an emergency. Please note, race rules, time penalties/disqualification may apply to their runner.

**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT CHECKPOINT LOCATIONS AND THE START/FINISH VENUE, A SINGLE VEHICLE PER RUNNER IS PERMITTED. SUPPORT TEAMS MUST NOT ARRIVE AT CHECKPOINTS ANY EARLIER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPECTED TIME OF THEIR RUNNER**

Please note, due to parking limitations, Supporters (including Crews / Friends & Family) are not permitted to travel to the following locations:

Checkpoint 1

Checkpoint 2

Checkpoint 4

Checkpoint 6

All runners are permitted to have Supporters / Support Crew at Checkpoint 3 and Checkpoint 5.

Supporters risk the disqualification of their runner or time penalities being applied if they are present at any of the above locations where we have stated they are not permitted to travel to. Your race instructions will include a specific section on Supporters and will provide further details.

At checkpoint locations where supporters are permitted, no more than two Supporters per participant are permitted at a checkpoint at any one time.  These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.  

Supporters must not take the food nor drink from the checkpoint except for their runner unless given permission to do so.

Supporters must take their rubbish with them – they are not permitted to leave rubbish at checkpoints.

Supporters must respect instructions given by Event Staff.  Failure to do so will result in them being asked to leave the checkpoint and possible time implications or disqualification of the runner.

No dogs are permitted at checkpoints and also not at the finish at Moffat Rugby Club.

As the car park at Moffat Rugby Club has very limited parking, if you are collecting your runner from the finish venue at Moffat Rugby Club, please only arrive 30 minutes before they are due to finish. You will be able to see their predicted finishing time from the live tracker. If you arrive more than 30 minutes before your runner is due to finish you will be asked to come back at a later time.

Additional Access Points along the route: 

Full details of the terms and conditions of entry can be found here.

Our Privacy Policy can be found here.

Prior to the race

Due to the nature of the event, costs are incurred as soon as a participant signs up, no refunds are possible in this event.  However, GB Ultras understand injuries do occur so would URGE ALL RUNNERS to take out DOGTAG PERSONAL MEDICAL COVER or BMC Personal Cover to help claim back the entry fee (due to injury) and thus following the insurance companies process. Please be aware that the Insurance Company determines whether the nature of your injury will necessitate a refund.

GB Ultras also reserve the right to pull any participant out of the race on health grounds.