Reach the Beach Ultra
Ready for the Ultimate Challenge.....
A stunning mixed terrain Ultra-Marathon, set among the mountains, beaches and forests of Assynt.
Visit 7 stunning beaches on this incredible tour of the best that Assynt has to offer.
Where - Lochinver, Highland, Scotland, just off the world famous NC500
When - 27th June 2026 - Race starts at 07.00am (14 hour cut-off)
What - A mixed terrain 70km Ultra-marathon. With only 5000ft of elevation, and a generous cut-offs, this is a perfect Ultra for beginners!
Terrain - Following mostly well-marked paths, trails or roads (all of which are well waymarked) this is an easy-to-navigate route. Some sections will be boggy, muddy or slippy. There are some sections of exposed cliff that require care, but no technical skill is required.
Entry - £99, includes Water, Finishers Medal and Exclusive Run Rugged Snood
Race Details
Starting on Lochinver breakwater, you'll take a quick trip through Culag Woods before setting off towards Glencanisp Estste. You'll quickly find yourself on rugged Highland trail - following the River Inver, with stunning mountain views to Quinag and Suilven.
Next, you'll head out on good roads towards Clachtoll before once again heading onto rough, but we'll marked trails.
After around 18 miles, you'll reach your first beach - stunning Clashnessie! A river crossing takes you back onto rugged trails towards beach number 2 at Culkain.
From here, you'll head towards Stoer Lighthouse, picking up some elevation as you run towards our amazing sea stack at Stoerhead. As you follow the cliffs back, keep an eye out for dolphins, whales and seals - all frequent visitors to this part of the coast.
Next up are Raffin and Balchladich beaches - rugged, lonely, but beautiful long stretches of wild ocean.
A short sharp descent takes you to Stoer beach - and a quick run past a 2000 year old broch will get your to Clachtoll Beach - number 6.
Another couple miles of track, trail and road, and you'll finally reach beach number 7 - and we saved the best till last. Achmelvich Beach - one of Scotlands finest and most popular stretches of golden sand!
From here, you're just a short section of rough trail and road away from the finish line, back in Lochinver at Race HQ.
The ultimate Run Rugged adventure.
Over this 70km mixed-terrain course, you'll visit 7 stunning beaches, including the world-famous Achmelvich Beach.
Along the way, you'll see ancient forests, rugged mountains and pristine Highland Lochs.
Fully suppoorted pit-stops and a generous cut-off make this the perfect Ultra for beginners and veterans alike