Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra
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Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra
The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a long-distance footrace covering 57 miles with 231 m of elevation. The route links Glasgow and Edinburgh using canal towpaths and urban paths, following the River Kelvin, Sustrans Route 754, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals and the Water of Leith. The course passes notable features such as the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall.
The event is limited to 750 places and has an overall cut off of 16 hours. Live online GPS tracking is provided for participants. The terrain is mainly canal towpath, tarmac and concrete and the organisers note the route is marked at key turning points.
Key entry and safety rules are published for the race. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have previously completed an organised marathon distance event. Pacers and support runners are not permitted. Checkpoints are sited along the route; some checkpoints provide full refreshments and medical cover while others are water only. Supporter access and parking are restricted at specific checkpoints and at the finish venue. A single vehicle per runner is permitted at checkpoints because parking is limited.
Mandatory kit must be carried throughout the race and may be checked. Required items include a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, at least 1 litre of water, a charged mobile phone, a foil blanket, a headtorch of minimum 75 lumens with a backup torch, a whistle and the event GPS tracker. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
