Marcus Scotney and Sarah Ingram crossed the finish line of the 400km Cape Wrath Ultra at the most North-Westerly point of Scotland on Sunday 25th May 2025.
Marcus set the course record during his Cape Wrath Ultra win in 2016. After he crossed the finish line 9 years later, he was quoted at the finish line: “After winning the inaugural edition of the Cape Wrath Ultra in 2016, I had always wanted to return and experience the incredible route once more. The Cape Wrath Ultra is a truly spectacular trail; you quickly run out of superlatives trying to describe how breath-taking the course is each and every day. This year, however, I wasn’t sure how my now 50-year-old body would cope with eight consecutive days of demanding running. Each stage of the race is unique and unforgettable.”
Sarah’s performance over the eight stages was defined by consistency and grit, with a commanding lead by the latter half of the week. Despite the punishing weather shift
late in the race, she maintained her pace and composure, securing her victory amidst windswept trails and rain-lashed ridges.
Race Results Cape Wrath Ultra 2025
Women’s
1st – Sarah Ingram
2nd – Margarida Bagão
3rd – Emma McCahill
Men’s
1st – Marcus Scotney
2nd – Jon Shields
3rd – Lewis Taylor
The Cape Wrath Ultra® was more than just a race, it is an extraordinary journey through some of the UK’s most remote and rugged terrain, wilderness unbound. Spanning eight days and 400km, this legendary ultra-running expedition took athletes from the heart of the Scottish Highlands to the dramatic Cape Wrath lighthouse, the Northwestern most point of mainland Britain. Participants faced unprecedented hot weather for the first 5 days until inevitably the Scottish weather finally caught up with the race, bringing gale force winds and torrential rain. Revered for its brutal beauty and uncompromising challenge, the Cape Wrath Ultra tested endurance, resilience, and spirit, delivering an unforgettable experience at the edge of the world.
Scotney added: “The competition this year was fierce and relentless. I was pushed all the way by Jon Shield, who finished second, and Lewis Taylor, who came third. Their presence kept me sharp, even on the tougher days, particularly day seven, when I had to dig deep to keep going. Crossing the finish line was a deeply emotional moment.”
Shane Ohly, Race Director and founder of Ourea Events, commented, “Every year, we are humbled and inspired by the athletes who take on this challenge. With runners hailing from 19 different countries, the 2025 Cape Wrath Ultra was no exception, witnessing Marcus return to win for his 50th birthday, Sarah’s incredible run, and the Ourea Triple achievements of Bruno and Sean remind us why we do what we do, we can’t wait to welcome next year’s cohort.”
Entries for the 2026 edition of the Cape Wrath Ultra opened on Friday, 30th May 2025.
