Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra
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About the race
The Glasgow To Edinburgh Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon covering 57 miles with approximately 231 m of elevation between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The event is scheduled for October (dates given for 2026 and 2027 in the race information) and offers up to 750 places with an overall cut-off of 16 hours and entry fees starting from £117.
The route follows canal towpaths and urban trails, including the River Kelvin, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith, and passes landmarks such as the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Terrain is mainly canal towpath, tarmac and concrete; road running shoes are recommended. The course is waymarked with biodegradable tape and signage.
Multiple checkpoints are located along the route. Two checkpoints provide water only; other checkpoints provide drinks, sandwiches, snacks and vegetarian and vegan options. A medic or first aider is present at each checkpoint. Checkpoints operate with strictly enforced cut-offs and mandatory attendance and check-in is required.
Mandatory kit must be carried throughout the race and is subject to random checks; required items include a waterproof coat with sealed seams, long-sleeved base layer, minimum 1 litre of water capacity, charged mobile phone, foil blanket, headtorch (min 75 lumens) plus backup light, whistle and a GPS tracker. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have completed a marathon-distance event previously. Pacers and support runners are not permitted. Medals are awarded by finishing position tiers and additional trophies are given to the top three male and top three female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
