John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

Dunbar, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

John Muir Way Ultra Marathon (50 km)

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50 km race held on 7 March 2026 along the John Muir Way in East Lothian. The route begins at Port Seton Promenade and follows established coastal paths, rural lanes and woodland trails through towns and villages including Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. The course includes a mix of surfaces and long coastal stretches.

Registration and parking are based at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar. Competitors may leave cars at this location for the duration of the event and transport to the Port Seton start is provided as part of the entry fee. The race finish is at Foxlake Adventures.

Available event options:

  • 50 km solo race
  • Team relay 2 x 25 km

Entries for the event are open and the entry period closes on 1 March 2026. The event page lists tiered entry pricing and a limited number of places for each category.

Volunteer roles include course checkpoint marshals, registration support, water stations and start and finish area duties. Marshals receive a race memento and a donation to their club or charitable group. The event has a published policy for cancellation and participant withdrawal that includes provisions for transfers, partial refunds and rollovers in defined circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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