Ultra runners: Scotland selection for Anglo Celtic Plate

Wednesday 12th November 2025

The 100K Anglo Celtic Plate competition for 2026 will be hosted by Ireland and held at Limerick University on Saturday 21 March.

The Annual Home Nations Team fixture will incorporate open races at 100km and 50km.

Scotland teams will compete and athletes who wish to be considered for selection are now being asked to declare an interest.

The circuit around the campus will be closed to traffic and the surface is a mixture of tarmac and crushed gravel/cinder. The loop is approximately 2070 metres with a 15m height gain/loss per lap.

Scotland Selection Details

We are asking for expressions of interest from athletes by Sunday 7 December.

Event: Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Road Race.

Location: Limerick University, Ireland.

Date: Saturday 21 March 2026.

Selection Date: Mid December 2025

Teams: Up to five men and five women (subject to minimum qualification)

Qualification: To be considered for selection, athletes must have achieved the following standards or be deemed capable of achieving those marks from indicative performances at other distances and on other surfaces.

Men: 7 hours 30 minutes

Women: 8 hours 55 minutes

*Athletes wishing to be considered for selection should send expressions of interest, including athletics achievements in the past two years to performanceteam@scottishathletics.org.uk

*Any questions regarding suitable selection criteria should be sent to Angela Mudge, National Off-Track Endurance Manager angela.mudge@scottishathletics.org.uk