Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
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About the race
The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh is a one-day, mass participation ultramarathon of 34 miles (55 km) held in and around the city of Edinburgh on 17 October 2027. The route starts on the Royal Mile near St Giles Cathedral and passes city landmarks and natural corridors including Calton Hill, the Water of Leith and Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park.
The event is fully waymarked with bright orange arrows along the entire course and supported by paid staff at key locations. There are three pit stops offering water, juice, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, toilets and medical cover. A sweeper service is provided to move participants forward if they withdraw. Medical support is delivered by a professional team supplied by Trail Med, with paramedics and doctors operating from vehicles and a private ambulance.
Participants must collect a satellite tracker at Tracker Collection on Saturday 16 October in Edinburgh city centre between 12:00 and 18:00 and bring their running backpack so the tracker can be fitted. Spot kit checks are carried out during the event and participants may be prevented from continuing if mandatory kit is missing.
Mandatory items include a small rucksack or vest, runner number, satellite/GPS tracker, running shoes, a minimum 2 litre hydration capacity, at least 400 kcal of food, waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, bivvi bag, basic first aid kit, whistle, fully charged mobile phone, full leg cover and an additional upper thermal layer.
Rat Race require participants to be over 18 on the day of registration. Entries may be transferred in line with the organiser's transfer policy up to one month before registration. A charity refund option is available for fundraising set levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
