How far is the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra?

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra offers 2 distances: 100km (62.1 miles), 60km (37.3 miles).

How much climbing is in the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra?

The 100km has 2,362 m of ascent. The 60km has 1,472 m of ascent.

How hard is the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra?

100km: Expert. 60km: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.

What are the cut-offs for the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra?

Overall time limits — 100km: 20h, 60km: 12h 30m.

Can I download the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra?

Fri, 9 Jul 2027, 22:15. Not open yet.

Trail Outlaws Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra

Abbey Mill Park, Friarshaugh, MelroseFri, 9 Jul 2027

100km and 60km on St Cuthbert's Way to Holy Island, racing the tide

Distance	Ascent	Per km
100km	2,362 m	23 m
60km	1,472 m	24 m

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TRP grade · E5

20h cut-off, which needs 12:00/km

8 checkpoints · starts 22:15

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What you’re in for

A point-to-point ultra along St Cuthbert's Way from the Scottish Borders to Holy Island. The 100km starts at Melrose overnight on Friday and crosses the Borders and the Northumberland National Park via Morebattle, Kirk Yetholm and Wooler; the 60km starts at Morebattle early on Saturday. Both must reach the causeway checkpoint before the tide cut-off. The route follows the trail's own waymarks. Entrants need a half marathon or longer finished in the last three years, carry a GPS tracker, and can use drop bags. Registration and parking are at Wooler, with coaches to the starts and a shuttle back from Holy Island to Wooler. Limits are 20 and 12.5 hours.

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Common questions

: The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra offers 2 distances: 100km (62.1 miles), 60km (37.3 miles).
: The 100km has 2,362 m of ascent. The 60km has 1,472 m of ascent.
: 100km: Expert. 60km: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra with Trail Outlaws. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra. Trail Outlaws confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 100km: 20h, 60km: 12h 30m.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Trail Outlaws race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Fri, 9 Jul 2027, 22:15. Not open yet.