Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42
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Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 : Overview
The Great Glen Ultra (Short Course) is a 42-mile foot race on the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Inverness on 4 July 2026. The route follows the Great Glen Way High Route, passes alongside Loch Ness toward Drumnadrochit, and finishes at Inverness Sports Centre with a lap of the 400 m track. Total ascent is listed at about 6,000 ft. Entry fees are shown as £70/£72 and the event lists UTMB points as 2 (tbc). Total places are 150 and a time limit is applied (organiser information gives a 14-hour limit).
Race format and logistics
The race is for solo runners and is designed to be unsupported. Runners must provide three numbered drop bags, which are placed at three checkpoints along the route:
- Invermoriston - 10 miles
- Drumnadrochit - 24.5 miles
- Abrachan - 32 miles
Runners register at Inverness Sport Centre before being transported by race bus to Fort Augustus for the start; all runners are required to use the race bus. Mandatory kit listed for the event includes a full-size foil blanket, a working mobile phone, and a means to carry at least 1 litre of water. Race rules note no transfer of places, no muling, no walking poles, no support runners or bike buddies, and no dogs. Spectators/support are permitted only at Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit and the finish; spectators are not allowed at Abrachan. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.