Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 miles event with 231 m of elevation gain between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The race offers 750 places, a 16 hour overall cut off and entry fees from £117. Scheduled dates are Saturday 10 October 2026 and Saturday 9 October 2027.

The route follows the River Kelvin, Sustrans Route 754, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith. It passes landmarks including the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Terrain is mainly canal towpath, tarmac and concrete. The course is waymarked and features live online GPS tracking by GB Race Tracker.

The start venue is Riverside Museum in Glasgow and the finish is at Edinburgh Athletics Track, Saughton Sports Complex. The finish venue provides separate male and female changing rooms and communal shower facilities. Parking at some locations is limited and dogs are not permitted at the finish track.

Checkpoints are placed along the route; some provide water only while others offer refreshments, vegetarian and vegan options, and first aid cover. Strict cut-off times apply at each checkpoint and runners must check in at every checkpoint. Mandatory kit requirements include a waterproof coat, a long sleeve base layer, at least 1 litre of water, a charged mobile phone, a foil blanket, a headtorch of minimum 75 lumens plus a backup torch, a whistle and the race GPS tracker. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have completed an organised marathon distance prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.