The Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon 2026 is a long-distance trail ultramarathon that follows the historic path of the Fife Pilgrim Way, a route once used by medieval pilgrims. The event offers a challenging yet scenic point-to-point run from the Forth coast to the east coast, across the heart of Fife, combining history, landscape and endurance.

Key Details

• Date & Time
  Saturday, 2 May 2026 — start at 06:00 AM

• Start / Finish
  Start: North Queensferry (Forth coast)
  Finish: St Andrews Cathedral (East coast)

• Distance & Format
  Ultra distance — 90 km (approx. 55 miles) point-to-point trail run.

• Organiser
  Blast Running Events.

Race Description

The route traces the Fife Pilgrim Way across central Scotland, passing historic towns such as Dunfermline, Markinch, Ceres, and communities like Lochore and rural countryside. Entrants will experience a mix of woodland paths, farmland, tracks, and open country, culminating in a finish under the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral — an ultra that blends endurance with heritage, landscape, and journey-style running. 

What’s Included / Facilities & Support

• Finisher’s medal and official T-shirt for all entrants.

• Aid stations at intervals, with hot food provided at selected stations.

• Fully marked course along the historic Fife Pilgrim Way trail.

• Shuttle-bus service at the finish to return runners to the start.

Additional Information

• Age requirement: Entrants must be aged 20 or over.

• Time limit: 15-hour cut-off for the ultra distance.

• Entry Fees (2026): £120 (VIP list) / £135 (standard) / £150 (last 7 days)

• Capacity & Safety: Event capacity is capped (approx. 150 entrants) to ensure manageable support, safety and logistics for a long-distance, point-to-point event.