River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon

Cumnock, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a 40-mile off-road endurance race from Glenbuck Loch near Muirkirk in East Ayrshire to Riverside Stadium in Ayr, Scotland. Organised by East Ayrshire Leisure Trust, it offers runners a scenic Ayrshire route with mostly rural, off-road sections and some quiet road segments, finishing with the final miles on tarmac. The event features checkpoints every 10 miles with fruit, cold drinks, and a friendly welcome, plus water stations every 5 miles. Drop bags can be left at checkpoints and rucksacks are conveyed to the finish, with transport arranged to the start. A companion Ultra Marathon Relay is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon 40 Miles
40 mi
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon Relay (3 Sections: 17 Miles, 14 Miles, 9 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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