DISTANCE
215 MILES
ELEVATION
7218M
LOCATION
PORTPATRICK
PLACES
250
CUT-OFF TIME
100 HOURS
EARLYBIRD ENTRY FEE
£699

RACE ACROSS SCOTLAND® 215 Mile

Saturday 9th – 13th August 2025

The Race Across Scotland. Back for it's 9th Year, the Remarkable & Unique 215 mile (346km) Coast to Coast Ultra-Marathon follows the Beautiful 'Southern Upland Way' with support right across Scotland.

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 forests of the Southern Uplands and along trails steeped in history with live tracking. 

Ready for the challenge?

Secure your place now for the challenge of a lifetime on the Race Across Scotland by submitting your application below. Please ensure you have read the section below detailing the qualifying criteria for the event before submitting your application.

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Course Records

Mens PB – Caspian James (GBR) 53 Hours 37 Minutes 11 seconds (2024)

Ladies PB – Joasia Zakrzewski (GBR) 62 Hours 20 Minutes (2021)

211 Days
17 Hours
27 Minutes

Are You Ready To

Take on the RAS 215 mile? Find out what it takes? Earn YOUR 215 Mile Belt Buckle? Take on one of Scotland's Great Trails!

Gold, Silver or Bronze?

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 with the remaining finishers earning the Bronze Buckle.

Click Below To Watch The Live Online Tracking

Click Below For The Live Results Feed.

Official positions and chip times will be displayed as soon as a runner crosses the finish line.
Please note the tracking system is separate to our race timing system and has no bearing on the race results.

All The RAS215 Information

We want you to have the most amazing time at the Race Across Scotland! All the information you need to participate in this event is below.

For those wishing to take on the ‘Race Across Scotland®’, you must have a solid background of endurance/ultrarunning before taking on the event. In addition, you must be able to self-navigate using a map and compass.

You can APPLY to take part using the online application form giving full details of your experience to date.

Participants must be at least 20 years old on race-day (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running), in good health and must have had their application successfully approved to confirm their capability is sufficient to take on the Race Across Scotland®! 

GB Ultras will also capture details regarding any medical conditions, allergies and dietary requirements prior to race day. In addition, we will also request details of any support crew you may be bringing to the event.

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RAS215 Race Briefing

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RAS215 Mandatory Kit

The Route

Race Across Scotland is a 215-mile ultra-marathon following one of Scotland ‘s great trails – The Southern Upland Way. The race starts at Portpatrick harbour, it’s a beautiful location for a start line right on the coast with the Scottish flag flying in the background. 

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.

Ready for a Challenge?

Entry to the Race Across Scotland is by application only. Please submit your application HERE

2025 RAS Training Runs

In the lead up to the Race, GB Ultras Running Club organise training runs covering sections of the Race Across Scotland to help build confidence and prepare runners for the upcoming Race. You’ll also have the chance to meet other runners taking on the Race.

There will be a small charge Of £19.99 for 1 day or £34.99 for both days for these to cover event team costs. Included is –

  • Fully guided recce run
  • Mandatory kit advice
  • Exclusive group messenger chat for recce and race prep
  • Limited edition buff
  • Meet the team
  • Gain trail experience and knowledge

Pace wise we’ll be going at a nice gentle pace ensuring all runners stay as a group with brief stops approximately every couple of miles.
Generally our training runs have high attendance and for safety reasons we’ll be imposing a limit depending on feedback. 

Please take into account weather conditions closer to the time. We recommend runners refer to the Mandatory kit section and carry sufficient food/water for the duration of each of the runs.

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