MARCUS' VICTORY IN THE ULTRA ZONE

Stirling runner's top spot finish in Cape Wrath race

- STUART MCFARLANE

A super-fit Stirling runner has defied the years to secure a remarkable ultra-marathon victory after a punishing eight-day event.

Marcus Scotney came over the finishing line in top spot on May 25 in the Cape Wrath Ultra race for 2025, with runners clambering over some of Scotland’s most rugged and wild terrain in an epic trek from the heart of the Highlands to the iconic Cape Wrath lighthouse.

In a race which spanned eight days and an incredible 400 kilometres, Scotney who holds the course record for the ultra race from his win back in 2016 - was first over the line in a finishing time of 42 hours, 55 minutes and five seconds.

He finished just over two hours ahead of the second placed finisher in Jon Shield, who completed the race in 45:05:27.

Third place went to Lewis Taylor, who was narrowly off second in a closing time of 45:21:03.