John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50 km ultramarathon along the John Muir Way in East Lothian. The route begins at Port Seton Promenade and follows established coastal and inland trails through several towns and villages, including Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick, before finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Race registration and parking are based at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar, where competitors may leave vehicles for the duration of the event. Transport from the registration area to the race start at Port Seton is included as part of the entry fee. Elevation statistics are listed on event materials but specific values are not presented here.

The event page notes that it is the first race of its type on the East Coast and highlights long stretches of coastline, rural landscape and woodland trails along the course. Results from previous editions are published for reference.

Cancellation and refund policies are specified for extreme weather and other interruptions. If the event is rescheduled entries are transferred to the new date; a 75 percent refund is available in certain circumstances. The participant withdrawal policy allows transfers and partial refunds within set time windows prior to the race and states that no refunds are available within 14 days of the event.

Volunteer marshals support registration, checkpoint duties, water stations and course setup. Marshals receive a race memento and a donation to their club or charitable group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.