Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42
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Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42
The Great Glen Ultra (Short Course) is a 42 mile foot race on 3 July 2027 that follows the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Inverness. The course gains approximately 6,000 ft of elevation and is listed as UTMB points 2 (tbc). Entry fees are shown as £70/72.
The event is organised as a self supported race with three drop bag locations provided at the main checkpoints. The route is fully waymarked with Great Glen waymarks and arrow signs. The route leaves Fort Augustus Village Hall, follows the Great Glen Way High Route with views of Loch Ness toward Drumnadrochit, then descends into Inverness to finish at Inverness Athletics Stadium where competitors complete a lap of the 400 m track. The finish has a 15 hour cut off.
Checkpoint distances are approximate and may vary year to year; listed checkpoints include Invermoriston (about 10 miles), Drumnadrochit (about 24.5 miles) and Abrachan (about 32 miles). Spectators and support are permitted only at certain checkpoints and the finish; meeting runners at specified forest checkpoints is prohibited and may lead to disqualification. All runners must register at Inverness Sport Centre and use the race bus transfer to the start. Mandatory kit is required throughout the race and will be spot checked; examples include a full size foil blanket, a working mobile phone and means to carry at least one litre of water. The organiser recommends previous experience of regular 20 mile runs and expects entrants to assess their own suitability for the distance and elevation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
