Great Glen Ultra Marathon

Port Bannatyne, United Kingdom • 6 Jul 2024

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon offers two options: a 73-mile ultra marathon and a 42-mile short course. Both routes follow the Great Glen Way between Fort William and Inverness, providing stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills and mountains. The race concludes with a lap of the 400m track at Inverness Athletics Stadium. The 73-mile ultra marathon includes 8,500ft of climbing, while the 42-mile short course features around 6,000ft of climbing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

73 mi
73Mile Ultra Marathon
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