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Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 11-10 Oct 2025

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra (G2E Ultra) is a 57‑mile ultramarathon that starts at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, beside the Tall Ship Glenlee, and finishes at Edinburgh’s Saughton Athletics Track. The route follows Sustrans Route 754 along the River Kelvin, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith, passing Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Run by GB Ultras, the event features live GPS tracking, a well‑marked course, multiple checkpoints with food and drink, and a cupless kit policy. With around 750 entrants and a 16‑hour cut‑off, it’s described as a flat, fast Scottish race with great checkpoint support and atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Glasgow

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UTMB 50K
57 mi
231 m+
57 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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