Rat Race – Ultra Tour of Arran

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Rat Race – Ultra Tour of Arran
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Choose to tackle the full 100k in this ultra tour of Arran or take on just one day. Either way, runners are sure to be challenged in this beautiful event.
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100k and 50k
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Sat, 2 Oct 2021
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Isle of Arran, United Kingdom
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Location
B880, Isle of Arran KA27 8DF, UK
Start times
Saturday 2 Oct 2021
100k: TBC50k: TBC
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100km
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50km
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B880, Isle of Arran KA27 8DF, UK
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Overnight parking will be available at the base camp area or close by,  We strongly recommend parking on the mainland at Ardrossan Ferry Terminal and coming across as a foot passenger, to connect with our free shuttle bus to basecamp. Parking is available however and will be subject to a charge. You will need to buy a ticket from Registration and park in the designated area to avoid any additional charges. The ticket will be £20 for the weekend or part thereof and will be valid all weekend. There are additional options for those who wish to bring Campervans and ‘Park and Pitch’ options too. Or take the hassle out of the travel and use our pre-pitched Glamping options.

GETTING TO ARDROSSAN AND ONTO ARRAN BY FERRY

Ardrossan is located some 40 miles south of Glasgow and is easily accessible from the motorway and main road network of the UK. It is the main ferry terminal for Arran and whilst there is a crossing that serves Lochranza on Arran from the Mull of Kintyre on the mainland, we 100% recommend the Ardrossan – Brodick crossing.
The crossing takes 55 mins and is operated by CalMac, on large, modern boats with catering, shop, seating on board and multiple vehicle decks plus space for 1000 foot passengers per sailing. There are up to 10 sailings per day and you can book vehicle and foot passengers in advance, once the sailings schedule has been released, usually 6 months out from the event. THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH FOOT PASSENGER AVAILABILITY at any time, given the extremely high capacity.
Vehicle spots do sell out on some sailings closer to the sailing date, so you should prioritise those bookings when sailing become available, although they are extremely unlikely to sell out for all crossings and they will only ever sell out much closer to the sailing date. If taking a vehicle, we would advise booking your ferry travel as soon as you can after booking your event entry. For Foot Passengers, the advice from CalMac is that this is really not required and space will always be available. Of course, the earlier you book, the more piece of mind you will have.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR USING THE ARDROSSAN – BRODICK FERRY:

OUR RECOMMENDED OPTION – FOOT PASSENGER LEAVING CAR AT ARDROSSAN FERRY TERMINAL
There is a car park at Ardrossan Ferry Terminal with space for 500 vehicles. You cannot book in advance and it is £4/ first 4 hrs and £3 per 24 hrs thereafter. If it is full (unlikely) then there is extra on-street parking in the town, which is adjacent. The foot passenger fare is £7.50 per person, return. On arrival in Brodick, we will have a free on demand shuttle service operating for you and your luggage. Head for our minibus at the port and it will take you to the Ultra Tour Basecamp.
OTHER OPTION – BRING CAR TO ARRAN
This is fine and the fare is reasonable: £30.20 return for a standard car and £7.50 per person return for each passenger inside. When you get to the island, there is parking offered for the full weekend at or near our Basecamp for £20. Weekend parking is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. It is available to book in advance
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