John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

Dunbar, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

The event will take place on Saturday, 7 March 2026.

It features two race formats:

  • The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon (50 km), an individual ultra-distance race.
  • The Team Relay (2 x 25 km), where a team of two runners each completes a 25 km leg.

The course follows Scotland's John Muir Way and passes by championship links golf courses. The route travels towards the birthplace of John Muir, the noted outdoorsman. The event uses a mix of running surfaces. Registration is tiered with early-bird pricing available for the first groups of entrants.

Event Details

Entry fees are structured as follows:

  • Team Relay: An initial 15 places are available for £83.00, with the general price set at £95.00 until the closing date.
  • Ultra Marathon (50 km): The first 50 places cost £53.00, followed by 75 places at £58.00, with the standard entry fee being £63.00 until closing.

The closing date for entries is 1 March 2026 at 23:59. Capacity is limited to 35 spots for the Team Relay and 400 spots for the 50 km Ultra Marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon (50km)
50 km
The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon Team Relay (2x25k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

An orienteering event in Binning Wood, East Lothian. Multiple courses are offered for different ages and skill levels, from beginners to experienced navigators. The terrain features a network of paths and ditches amidst conifers and beech t..

The Braids Hill Race is a scenic cross-country event on the rolling hills of southern Edinburgh. Runners can choose a 5k or 10k looped course with views of the city skyline. The event includes a prize-giving and is popular with club runners..

A 4-mile trail run through the scenic woodlands of Cambo Estate in Fife. The mostly flat, two-lap course finishes in the beautiful walled garden. All finishers receive a medal.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 5 April 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, with all distances held at the park on the same day.