River Ayr Way Challenge
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River Ayr Way Challenge
The River Ayr Way Challenge is a 40 miles ultra marathon run along the River Ayr Way between Glenbuck Loch and Riverside Stadium in Ayr. The event also offers a relay option with teams of two or three covering three sections of the route.
- 40 miles ultra marathon, Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium, Ayr
- Relay teams of 2 or 3 covering three sections: 17, 14, 9 miles
Checkpoints are provided every 10 miles with fruit, cold drinks and basic snacks. Water stations are available every 5 miles. Runners may leave drop bags to be conveyed to checkpoints, and rucksacks are conveyed to the finish. First aid is available on the route.
The course is generally off road with rural paths, with some on road sections and the final five miles on tarmac. Organisers note that some sections can be very muddy and that diversions may be used and signposted on the day. The overall time limit for the route is 10 hours.
Facilities at Riverside Stadium include designated male and female changing, toilet and shower rooms. Parking is available at the stadium or Ayr Academy car park. Bus transport to the start is offered from staging points for a fee payable through the event registration service.
Event organiser: East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
