Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra
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Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 57 : 9 October 2027
The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 mile point-to-point race between Glasgow and Edinburgh with an overall cut-off of 16 hours. The route follows canal towpaths and urban paths, including the River Kelvin, Sustrans Route 754, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith, and passes the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Total elevation is listed as 231 m. The event has 750 places and an entry fee of £139.
The course is marked at key turning points only and the terrain is mainly canal towpath, tarmac and concrete. There are seven organised checkpoints along the route; some checkpoints provide refreshments, toilets and medical cover, while others are water only. Support crew access is restricted at specific checkpoints and failure to check in at every checkpoint will lead to disqualification. No pacers or support runners are permitted.
Mandatory kit must be carried for the duration of the race and includes items such as a waterproof coat with sealed seams, long sleeve base layer, minimum 1 litre water capacity, a charged mobile with Race HQ number, a foil blanket, a primary headtorch (min 75 lumens) plus a backup light, a whistle and the GPS tracker provided at registration. Finish facilities include separate changing rooms and communal showers at the athletics track in Edinburgh. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
