Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a long distance running event scheduled for Saturday 10th October 2026. The course covers 57 miles with 231 m of ascent, starts at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow and finishes at Edinburgh Athletics Track, Saughton Sports Complex. The event has 750 places and a finish cut off of 16 hours. The published entry fee is £119.

The route follows the River Kelvin, Sustrans Route 754, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith. It passes the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Terrain is a mix of canal towpath, tarmac and concrete. The course is waymarked and the event uses live online GPS tracking. Official chip timing records finishing positions and times.

There are multiple checkpoints along the route. Checkpoints 1 and 5 are water only; other checkpoints provide drinks, energy products and a range of food including vegetarian and vegan options. A medic or first aider is available at each checkpoint. Support crew access varies by checkpoint and parking is limited; organisers restrict numbers and enforce local parking guidelines. Pacers and unregistered support runners are not permitted.

Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and will be checked randomly. Key mandatory items include a waterproof coat, long sleeve base layer, minimum 1 litre water capacity, fully charged mobile phone, foil blanket, primary and backup lights, whistle and the issued GPS tracker. Failure to carry required kit may result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.