John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
Dunbar, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026
Event overview
The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50 km race held on 07 March 2026. The event also offers a team relay format made up of two 25 km legs. The course follows the John Muir Way along the East Lothian coast and includes a mix of coastal, rural and woodland trail surfaces.
- 50 km
- Team relay: 2 x 25 km
Route and logistics
The route begins at Port Seton Promenade and passes through towns and villages including Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick. The race finishes at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. Race registration and parking are based at Foxlake Adventures, where cars may be parked for the duration of the event. Transport from Foxlake Adventures to the race start at Port Seton is provided as part of the entry fee. A route map and a GPX file are available for the course.
Entry, refunds and volunteers
Entry status is open and the event has a closing date of 01 March 2026. Early price tiers are published for both the solo 50 km and the team relay; a service fee applies to entries. The published withdrawal and refund rules state transfer and refund options with admin fees and reduced refunds depending on how close to the race the request is made. Volunteer marshals receive a race memento and a club or charity donation. Typical marshal duties include checkpoint marshaling, registration, water stations and course setup and takedown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.