River Ayr Way Challenge

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12
2026
A 40 mile ultra marathon with a relay option along the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck to Ayr, held 12 September 2026 in South Ayrshire.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
40 miles

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About the race

The River Ayr Way Race Ultra & Relay is staged along the River Ayr Way between Glenbuck and Ayr in South Ayrshire. The event includes a solo ultra marathon distance of 40 miles and a relay option that uses the same general route. It marks the event's 20th anniversary and is scheduled for 12 September 2026.

The course follows the corridor of the River Ayr and links the upland area around Glenbuck with the coastal town of Ayr. The event is listed in the ultra marathon category and is presented as both an individual ultra and a team relay format. Specific relay leg lengths, start locations, and support arrangements are not provided in the available information.

The description given by the organiser highlights the anniversary and the long-distance nature of the event. The location is identified as Glenbuck to Ayr in South Ayrshire, and the format is shown as an ultra marathon with a relay option on the River Ayr Way. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

40 mi
Relay
40 mi
Ultra Marathon

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