Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. The event accommodates 750 runners with a 16-hour cut-off time and features well-marked routes, live GPS tracking, and multiple checkpoints offering refreshments and medical support. It encourages participants to explore both cities and offers medals based on finishing positions. The race requires mandatory kit for safety and prohibits pacers and support runners on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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