Great Glen Ultra Marathon
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Great Glen Ultra Marathon
The Great Glen Ultra is a 73 miles mountain ultramarathon held on 3rd July 2027 that follows the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach near Fort William to Inverness. The route mostly follows canal towpaths, forestry paths and tracks with some short road sections, and includes approximately 8,500 ft of ascent. The course uses the High Route option of the Great Glen Way and is fully marked by distinctive blue posts.
The event is for solo runners and is designed to be run unsupported. Marshaled checkpoints are placed at roughly ten mile intervals; key checkpoints include Clunes (10.5 miles), Laggan Locks (20 miles), Fort Augustus (31 miles), Invermoriston (40 miles), Drumnadrochit (54.5 miles), Loch Laide (62 miles) and the finish at Inverness Athletics Stadium (72 miles). Cut off times apply at each checkpoint for competitor safety. A short course option is available on a separate page.
Mandatory kit must be carried throughout the race and is subject to spot checks; examples listed in pre-race information include an uncut foil blanket, a working mobile phone with race control number stored, a means to carry at least one litre of water and a small first aid kit. Support crews may meet runners only at Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit and the finish. Entry details show UTMB points 4 and an entry fee listed as £123/125. The race operates under a Scottish Athletics Race Licence and follows event health protocols including covid 19 procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
