Sat 4 Jul 2026 Fort Augustus, Highland, UK

Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

The Great Glen Ultra (Short Course) is a stunning 42 mile foot race between Fort Augustus and Inverness following the Great Glen Way.

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  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
Fort Augustus Village Hall, Fort Augustus
Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

09:00

Age 18 & over

£70-£72

  • 42 miles trail running + 6000 ft ascent

Event overview

The event is for solo runners and is designed to be unsupported with drop bags located at 3 checkpoints along the route. The route is fully marked with Great Glen waymarks and arrow signs. The route starts at Fort Augustus Village Hall and follows the Great Glen Way High Route where you will head off uphill with stunning views of Loch Ness all the way to Drumnadrochit. The final climb takes you over the hill, down into Inverness and finishes at Inverness Sports Centre with a lap of the 400m track to complete your epic journey along the Great Glen Way.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • Check points
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Way markers

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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