SCOTTISH FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE 2026

Scottish Firefighter Challenge

The Scottish Firefighter Challenge is a thrilling live competition, held as part of the British Firefighter Challenge Series, bringing together firefighters from across the UK and beyond to test their fitness, strength and skill in a series of intense, operationally inspired challenges. Set in the heart of Edinburgh, it promises fast-paced action, a great crowd atmosphere, and a powerful showcase of firefighter capability, resilience and determination.

Participants must be Operational Firefighters, with a valid annual fitness test in their service, who have a minimum competency “Safe to ride” and over the age of 18 years. Retired Firefighters are welcome to participate, they will be asked to provide evidence that they meet the minimum UK Fire Service standard of 42.3 VO2 (ml/O2/min) within the calendar year of their registration.

All competitors MUST attend registration at 08:00am on the day of their race WITH FIRE KIT ready to race at 09:00am. Fire Service Identification Cards must be presented to registration to confirm attendance. Failure to attend registration prior to the first race starting may result in disqualification.