The event will take place between 6th-13th September 2026. Race days are 7th - 12th September (six days racing).

Entries for Trans Caledonia 2026 are now closed.

The entry process for Trans Caledonia will be through an application. Applications open on Sunday 25th January at 1200 (midday) and close on Sunday 1st February at 1200 (midday) All times in GMT.

The application will include basic info, experience level and any group requests. Successful applicants will be informed by latest Sunday 8th February, and will have one week to pay a £500 deposit (by Sunday 15th February). Any entries that come available will be released to the reserve list.  The remaining entry fee will be due 4 months ahead of the race date.

Race entries for the 2026 Trans Caledonia Enduro are £2395.

Please see our cancellation policy

The race will consist of six days of racing, with seven nights accommodation provided - you’ll see some of Scotland’s best riding regions and we’re only scratching the surface! 

Riders are required to meet on Sunday 6th September in the Edinburgh/Peebles area (Scottish Borders). From there we will transport you and your bike to the race day one location. Exact timings will be provided to successful participants. We’ll have welcome drinks and a briefing in the evening. Racing starts on Monday 7th of September for six days. The final day of racing will be Saturday 12th of September before the event Ceilidh (Scottish after party). Breakfast will be provided on Sunday 13th September before departure.

Riders will need to travel to Edinburgh Airport / Peebles (Scottish Borders) for pick up/drop-off at the event start and finish. Those who intend to drive to the start location will receive further information on parking options, again expect this to be close to Edinburgh/Peebles (Scottish Borders). The race will finish in the Scottish Borders. Exact timings and locations will be provided to successful participants.

We will only announce the full details of the route during the rider briefing on Sunday 6th September. Riding locations will be the granite-laced pine forests of Aberdeenshire, the rugged mountains of the Highlands, the rolling hills of Perthshire and the legendary enduro trails of the Tweed Valley.

Anyone over the age of 18 can enter however, we require that you should be technically proficient riding black technical graded trails and have a good level of fitness. Riders should be able to pedal multiple 1,500m+ (5,000ft) elevation days and be prepared for long days riding (6-8 hrs) with descending over 2,000m (6,500ft) on multiple days. There will be some jumps & drops within the course although as this is blind racing all features are rollable. While the event is open to everybody, and previous race experience is not mandatory, we stress that the event will take place across remote and rugged terrain with technical trails and we therefore expect participants to be well prepared for the event with prior racing experience.

While the week is as much about the experience we know results and racing are important. Categories will be the same for Male and Females as outlined below.

18-39

40-49

50+

Pro

Pro will be a self nominating category or at the discretion of the event organiser based on previous results.

Should there not be sufficient numbers for a podium, categories will be amalgamated into the age category above or below as appropriate. I.e. Insufficient 50+ races will merge with the 40+.

Accommodation for seven nights will be provided across the week and will be hotel/lodge/hostel based. You will not be sleeping in tents. If travelling in a group we will try to ensure any shared accommodation is with those in your group. While many other trans-races provide camping we want to ensure you enjoy a good night's sleep, away from the midges and experience Scotland in the best way possible with fellow riders.

Full transport is provided throughout the week, including uplift shuttles and transport between locations. For the start of the race we will meet in Edinburgh Airport / Peebles (Scottish Borders) and transfer by bus to the day one race location.

A 150-170mm ‘Enduro’ bike is recommended for the event. No downhill, cross country bikes or e-bikes will be permitted.

No, e-bikes will not be allowed in this year's event. This is due to the logistical complexity of having two sets of participants who would move across the route at different speeds. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided each day, plus a post race snack. Riders should bring snacks, bars and any specific food they wish to consume during the week’s riding as well as hydration tablets - it can still get hot in Scotland! You’ll be asked to fill out a form to highlight any food intolerances and whether you are vegetarian/vegan. We will try to ensure we cater for everyone.

Once your place in Trans Caledonia is confirmed we will ask you to fill out a medical form which includes allergies. You are responsible for informing us if you have any allergies.

A selection of photos will be provided and shared with riders throughout the week as part of their race entry. Additionally it may be possible to buy photos via Roots and Rain. 

Riders can bring the following bags with them during the week:

• Up to a 25kg holdall / large duffel bag

• Backpack / small duffel bag

• Riding backpack / hip pack

Bike bags will be dropped with the organiser on Sunday 6th September,  before racing begins on Monday 7th September. They can then be collected on Saturday 12th after the race or Sunday morning. Further details will be provided.

There will be a mechanics service available to all riders with mechanics carrying a selection of spares, however participants are encouraged to bring along their own spares for any specialist parts. A list of recommended on-trail repair essentials as well as spare bike parts and components will be provided well ahead of the event to help you pack. 

A list of recommended gear and parts will be provided well ahead of the event to help you pack. The race will involve technical terrain in remote locations and as such we require participants to have a certain level of self sufficiency for their own safety and that of the group.

Yes. Riders can skip a day however they will not be included in the overall race results. If riders wish to skip a day, they must clearly notify the organisation and timing team.

Safety is our number one priority for all riders and event staff. A full professional medical team will be available. It is mandatory that all riders have comprehensive accident / injury insurance.

It is mandatory that all riders have comprehensive accident / injury insurance for the event.

We have a very strict cancellation policy and we therefore we strongly recommend you purchase an insurance that will cover the refund of your entry fee in the event that something arises preventing you from participating in Trans Caledonia.

We have partnered with Bikmo as our Official Insurance Partner! They’re kindly offering a Trans Caledonia discount. We’ll add this soon.

The application process is designed to improve fairness and access, not to vet or exclude riders. Rather than places being decided by who can click fastest or who happens to be in the right time zone, the application window gives everyone an equal opportunity to enter.

We’ve been part of multiple Trans-style events, and this approach comes directly from feedback we’ve received from fellow participants. In particular, riders have told us how frustrating it can be having to stay up or wake up overnight to apply for races, only for entries to sell out in minutes.

It also allows riders time to properly consider the commitment and plan logistics with family or friends. Particularly this is based on feedback from women where women might be more uncertain on entering and miss out when the entries sell out within minutes. 

From our side, it helps us plan the event responsibly and meet our duty of care, including ensuring riders are appropriately prepared for the demands of the route, so the event can run safely for everyone involved.

Yes, accommodation will be within hotel/lodges with sockets available for charging. Remember you’ll need a 3 pin British plug / adaptor.

We’re thrilled with the amount of support we’ve received and number of people who want to help throughout the week. We will be releasing a volunteer interest form in the new year to let you register your interest to marshal or provide your support in other ways. We want to involve as many people as possible to ensure our riders get the most amazing welcome to Scotland!

Yes! We’d love to support riders who want to bring partners or family along. While non-racing guests won’t be part of the competition, we can help with accommodation in the hotels we’re staying in or nearby, and offer advice on planning holidays before or after the race. Every situation is a little different, so please email us at hello@trans-caledonia.com and we’ll work with you to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible.