Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42
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Event overview
The Great Glen Ultra (Short Course) is a 42-mile trail foot race along the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Inverness. The course uses the Great Glen Way high route and finishes at Inverness Sports Centre with a lap of the 400 m track. The event is for solo runners and is run as an unsupported race with drop bags provided at three checkpoints. Entry fees are listed at £70/£72.
Course, checkpoints and logistics
The route begins at Fort Augustus Village Hall, follows high-ground sections with views of Loch Ness, passes Drumnadrochit and descends into Inverness. Checkpoint distances are approximate and may vary year to year:
- Invermoriston - 10 miles
- Drumnadrochit - 24.5 miles
- Abrachan - 32 miles
- Finish Inverness Athletics Stadium - 42 miles
Runners register at Inverness Sport Centre and are transported to the start by race bus. The race is fully waymarked with Great Glen waymarks and arrow signs.
Rules, kit and support
The race is designed to be self-sufficient. Mandatory kit includes a full-size foil blanket, a working mobile phone and a means to carry at least 1 litre of water. Support runners, bike buddies and dogs are not allowed. Spectators and support crews may only meet runners at designated checkpoints and the finish; spectators are not allowed at Abrachan. Refund and deferral policies apply as stated by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
