John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon

North Berwick, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon takes place on 8 November 2025 at the John Muir Way - Balgone Estate, Balgone Barns, North Berwick, East Lothian (EH39 5NY). Participants run a well-marked off-road loop of 5 km repeatedly during a six-hour period to cover as much distance as possible. The event runs at night and includes solo and team relay options, with teams of up to three runners.

The route passes a tented base on each lap where runners can access kit, food and support. The organiser notes there will be music, lights, food provision and some additional features such as fire pits during the event. Runners are asked to bring trail kit and a headtorch.

Format, entry and policies

The race format is simple: competitors complete as many 5 km loops as they can within six hours. Examples of target distances mentioned include 30 km, 50 km and 60+ km, depending on how many laps a runner completes.

Entry pricing and key dates are published for two categories. Solo entry prices start at £59 for the first 50 places, rising to £68. Team relay prices start at £85 for the first 15 places, rising to £93. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to sign-ups. The event closing date is 01 November 2025 (23:59) and the event status is shown as open. The listing shows totals of 100 places for the team relay and 250 places for the solo event. The cancellation and refund policy covers extreme weather, rescheduling, and withdrawal: entries may be transferred for an admin fee within set time windows, partial refunds apply in some cases, and no refunds are available within 14 days or during the event. Organisers disclaim responsibility for travel or accommodation costs if the event is cancelled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5km Loop
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