John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
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Event overview
The John Muir Way Ultra is a 50 km trail race held on 7 March 2026 in East Lothian, Scotland. The route follows the John Muir Way along coastal stretches, rural trails and woodland, passing through towns and villages including Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick. The course begins at Port Seton Promenade and finishes at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar. A GPX route file is available for download.
Logistics, entries and policies
Distances offered:
- 50 km solo
- Team relay 2x25 km
Registration and parking take place at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar; cars may be parked there for the duration of the event. Transport to the race start in Port Seton is included with entry. The event status is listed as open and the entry closing date is 01 Mar 2026. Price tiers are published for both the solo and relay events, with early and later entry fees.
The course has checkpoint cutoffs at RNLI North Berwick, Balgone and Smeaton. The organiser’s cancellation policy allows rescheduling in extreme weather; entries may be rolled to a new date or the following year, and a 75% refund is available in specific circumstances. Participant withdrawal rules include transfer options for an admin fee and graded refund percentages depending on how many days before the event the withdrawal is requested. Volunteer marshals receive a race memento and a donation toward their club or group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.