Ultra Running Hub Saint John's Town of Dalry, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Ultra Scotland 50
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (56mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56mi | 192 | Matthew George Keeble · 09:11:05 | Kelly-Marie Staunton · 11:37:49 |
| 2025 | 56mi | 152 | David Parrish · 08:56:00 | Elizabeth (Libbi) McGibbon · 12:12:05 |
| 2024 | 56mi | 129 | Scott Brown · 09:53:03 | Jill Mykura · 10:40:33 |
| 2023 | 55mi | 56 | Sage Pearce-Higgins · 10:17:21 | Anneliese (Annie) Walters · 12:43:18 |
| 2022 | 55mi | 78 | Keith Wigley · 09:03:07 | Carol Newman · 11:52:18 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 51 | Samuel Jones · 09:29:00 | Fiona Kerray · 14:14:00 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 44 | Ross Nimmo · 10:19:20 | Ashleigh Bennett · 12:49:55 |
The field grew 26% between 2025 (152) and 2026 (192). 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (56mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 90 km of trail with 2,447 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 90 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,447 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Ultra Scotland 50, a 90-kilometer trail race, has been held 7 times since 2021 in Saint John's Town of Dalry. With 2447 meters of elevation gain, runners face a climb rate of 27.2 meters per kilometer.
The race's 18-hour time limit results in a cutoff pace of 12 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 33% of 50-mile races. Attracting 192 finishers in its latest edition, the Ultra Scotland 50 has a larger field than 88% of its 654 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.