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Kintyre Way Relay

"The Kintyre Way Relay is a cross-country relay run between Tarbert and Campbeltown along the Kintyre Way, Scotland’s newest long-distance path.  Stunning scenery with views across the sea to Arran, Islay, Jura, Gigha and Bute.  Varied terrain, from hill paths and forestry tracks to beaches and seaside rocks.

Cateran Trail Ultra 16th May 2009 "A 55 Mile race around a historic Scottish trail.  Up until the 17th century, this part of Scotland was wild & hostile, cattle rustling was commonplace. The Caterans (cattle rustlers) would descend from their rough bothies high in the mountains to prey on the farmers in the glens below, driving the stolen cattle through the remote glens using drove trails on their way to market.

Now you can relive this history by taking on the CATERAN TRAIL ULTRAMARATHON. Follow in the footsteps of the Caterans and cover 55 miles with 7500ft of ascent. The challenge is to complete this in 18 hours."

West Highland Way race 20th June 2009

"Essentially the object is simple, you start at Milngavie Railway Station (7miles north of Glasgow) at 1am on 21st June & run/jog/walk to Fort William Leisure Centre by noon on the 22nd June, 35 hours to cover 153km (95 miles) including 4499m (14760ft) of ascent "

West Highland Way race forum

Devil o' the Highlands "The "Devil o' the Highlands" is a 43 Mile footrace which begins at Tyndrum (Perthshire) and finishes in Fort William (Highlands). Each competitor has 12 hours to complete the course which follows the latter part of the West Highland Way".

Lakeland100 "The Lakeland 100 takes place on the weekend of August 9th & 10th and is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300ft of ascent and consists entirely of public bridleways and footpaths."

Hardmoors110 Cleveland Way Challenge 26th, 27th & 28th September 2008

"The Buff sponsored Hardmoors 110 Ultamarathon follows the dramatic Cleveland Way National Trail encircling the North Yorkshire Moors and the Cleveland Heritage coastline.
This feat of physical endurance will take place over the weekend of the 26th,27th,28th September 2008 commencing in the North Yorkshire Market town of Helmsley at 17.00 hours competitors will have a time limit of 36 hours to complete the 110 mile single stage trail race and to arrive in Filey North Yorkshire."

Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 29th-31st August 2008

2008 entries are full but watch the UTMB site for information about next year's race.