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Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra

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calendar_today 11 Jul, 2026

About the Event

Race the tide on a historic pilgrimage across the wild borderlands of Scotland and England. The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra 100KM returns on Saturday, 11th July 2026, challenging you on a point-to-point journey from the ancient town of Melrose to the sacred tidal island of Lindisfarne (Holy Island). This epic 100km route traverses the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland National Park, with 8,000 feet of ascent, demanding both endurance and strategy to beat the iconic tidal cutoff. With fully marked trails, live GPS tracking, and a vibrant ultrarunning community, it's a deeply historic and profoundly scenic adventure that tests your limits against both the clock and the sea. Secure one of 150 coveted spots for a truly legendary race.

Races Offered

100 km

Jul 19, 2025

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Distance — 100K

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45 km

Jul 19, 2025

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Distance — 72.4K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Darnick.

thermostat Temperature

11.2° / 18.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.1° / 16.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:51

nightlight Sunset

21:40

About Darnick

Learn more about the host city, Darnick.

Darnick is a village near Melrose in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, in the former Roxburghshire. The name was first recorded in 1124, and has changed from Dernewic, Dernwick and Darnwick to the present Darnick. Darnick Tower was built in c. 1425, and another tower house, Fisher's Tower, is still recognisable by its remains.