The UK’s wildest hike & fly paragliding race
X-Scotia is a race-to-goal hike and fly paragliding race. The race takes place over two days in Glencoe, Scotland.
Dates for your diary: 1st-2nd May 2027 (race weekend), 29th-30th May 2027 (back-up weekend).
The 2-day race is an overnight ‘vol-biv’ style race. Participants are encouraged to spend Saturday night in the mountains during a mandatory rest period.
Location
The X-Scotia Hike & Fly race is based in Glencoe. The area offers outstanding mountain terrain for the race, both in the air and on the ground.
Base Camp
The race Base Camp is located at Glencoe Mountain Resort. It will serve as both the start and finish point for the race as well as the hub for the weekend’s activities.
Food and drink will be provided on Sunday evening for the post-event social, and the White Corries cafe at the ski centre will be open for food and drink all weekend.