Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon
Loch Lyon, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026
Event overview
Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a 31 miles foot race held at Loch Lyon / Glen Lyon Dam in Perthshire. The advertised elevation gain is 3,500 ft and the event carries 2 UTMB points. The 2026 date is 6 June and the organiser lists entry prices at £63 (discounted) and £65 (standard). Total places are shown as 180.
Route, logistics and rules
The route begins with a loop around Loch Lyon that includes around six river crossings in the first 8 miles. Runners then climb into Glen Lochay to complete a high and low level section before returning over the hill to finish in Glen Lyon. The course is approximately 85% off road with a middle section of tarmac. Water stations and checkpoints are roughly at 8 miles, the halfway drop-bag point (about 15.5 miles), 20 miles, 26-27 miles and the finish. Camping is permitted at Loch Lyon Dam the night before; no open fires are allowed.
Runners must carry mandatory kit (examples listed include a foil blanket, water container, food, a working mobile phone with race control number entered, a small first aid kit and a race vest). Entry has no specific qualification requirement but organisers suggest regular experience of 20-mile runs. The refund policy includes a 30-day cooling-off period with a £15 fee, a 50% refund after 30 days up to 12 weeks before the race, and no refund within 12 weeks of race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.