At least 20 years old at the time of the race (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).

In good health.

Entrants must have successfully completed an event of at least a marathon distance prior to race day.  This must be an organised event under race conditions and can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to race day. Solo runs / training runs etc are not acceptable.

Full details and terms & conditions for the event can be found in the Rules & Regulations section below.

Please ensure you read all the details on this page and that you meet the entry criteria before entering.

Start Venue – Location

Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RS.

Friday 9th October 2026 at Start Venue

5.30pm – 9.00pm Race Registration – Bib Number Collection only

If collecting your bib number on Friday evening, you must return to collect your Race Tracker on Saturday morning.  The Race Tracker device is part of your Mandatory Kit (see below).

Saturday 10th October 2026 at Start Venue

4.15am – 5.30am Race Registration – Bib Number Collection, GB Race Tracker Collection & Dropbag drop-off

6.00am – Race Mass Start

When collecting your bib number on either Friday or Saturday, please bring with you a form of identification so we can verify your details.

Late arrivals will only be able to register for the event and collect their bib number and race tracker AFTER the race has started. No additional time will be allowed at checkpoints due to late arrival for registration and the race start.

Finish Venue – Location 

Edinburgh Athletics Track (Saughton Sports Complex) – Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ.

Participants must cross the finish line before the cut off time to be counted in the results and to be awarded a medal.

Finish Venue – Changing Rooms & Showers

Separate Male and Female changing rooms are available at the finish venue, along with communal shower facilities per changing room.

Checkpoints 1 and 5 will provide water only.  Each of the other checkpoints have refreshments including cola, tailwind, water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and chocolate. Vegetarian and vegan refreshments will be available. We’ll also have a Medic or a First Aider available at each Checkpont.

There are strictly enforced cut-off times per Checkpoint implemented by the Event Organisers, GB Ultras, to ensure a safe event.  Checkpoint distances are approximate and may vary each year should there be minor diversions on the route (due to local authority/landowner works).  You must enter the checkpoint before the cut off time to proceed further in the event.  Should you pass through the Checkpoint in time, you may stay at the relevant checkpoint for no more than 20 minutes after the cut off.

Participants must attend ALL checkpoints and have their details recorded by the Checkpoint teams. Failure to check-in at a Checkpoint will result in your disqualification from the race.

G2E Ultra Checkpoints

Checkpoint 1: 5.4 miles

WATER ONLY CHECKPOINT

Lambhill Stables, 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow G22 6RD. 

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/patio.sunk.ashes

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not ATTEND CP1 due to safety concerns based on foreseeable large volumes of vehicles attending the location impacting emergency access/egress.  Please note, following the race rules, time penalties/disqualification maybe applied to their runner.

Cut off 7.31am Saturday.

Checkpoint 2: 11.2 miles

Barleybank Car Park, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, G66 1JB 

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/siblings.conspired.deflect

Cut off 9:08am Saturday.  (Toilet at checkpoint)

Support teams permitted. Please park sensibly (pay and display) and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the checkpoint.

Checkpoint 3: 17.4 miles

Beside Canal – near to Woodend Riding Centre, Glasgow G68 0AA.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/payer.spines.skinning  

Cut off 10.52am Saturday. (Toilet at checkpoint)

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not ATTEND CP3 due to safety concerns based on foreseeable large volumes of vehicles attending the location which has very limited parking.  As well as the likely issues including the parking on the road, a blind bend in the road leading to the checkpoint and the impact on emergency access/egress and the safety of road crossings.  Please note, following the race rules, time penalties/disqualification maybe applied to their runner.

Checkpoint 4: 25.4 miles

Falkirk Wheel Car Park, Lime Rd, Tamfourhill, Falkirk, FK1 4RS. NS 85300 80035 

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/adapt.credited.unsightly

Cut off 1:06pm Saturday. (Toilets available from 10am at Falkirk Wheel centre)

Support teams permitted. Please park sensibly locally or use the pay and display car park at Falkirk Wheel and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the checkpoint.

Checkpoint 5: 30 miles

WATER ONLY CHECKPOINT.

Canalside, Polmont, Redding Road, Muirhead, Falkirk FK2 9TT.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/commented.slips.left

Cut off 2:24pm Saturday.

Support teams permitted. Parking along Redding Road. Please park sensibly and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the checkpoint.

Checkpoint 6: 36.5 miles

Linlithgow Basin, Strawberry Bank, Linlithgow, EH49 6BJ. NT 00280 76965.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/managed.rucksack.seashell

Cut off 4:14pm Saturday. (Toilet at checkpoint)

Support teams permitted.  To help avoid parking issues near to the checkpoint, please park at Water Yett Car Park (a short walk away), EH49 7HN, or St Ninian’s Way, EH49 7HL.  There’s also Linlithgow Station Parking West, 6-14 Back Station Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7HU (parking charges may apply but online does state some are free parking).

Please park sensibly (not on double yellow lines being mindful not to block driveways) and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the checkpoint.

Checkpoint 7: 49.8 miles

34 Baird Rd, Ratho, Newbridge EH28 8RA.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/sideboard.drums.crumble (CP location)

Cut off 7:57pm Saturday. (Toilet at checkpoint)

Support teams permitted. Please park along Freelands Way.  https://what3words.com/aliens.cheerful.stretch

Please park sensibly (not on double yellow lines being mindful not to block driveways) and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the checkpoint.

Finish Venue: 57 miles

Edinburgh Athletics Track, Saughton Sports Complex, Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ. NT 14000 70980. 

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/invest.vine.pans (Finish location)

Cut off 10.00pm Saturday.

Spectators welcome.  There is very limited parking at Saughton Sports Complex.  

Supporters please park on Ford’s Road Car Park, 60b Ford’s Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HR.  If parking locally, please park sensibly (not on double yellow lines being mindful not to block driveways) and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the finish venue.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/moods.switch.riders (Ford’s Road Car Park location if available – parking charges may apply)

Please note that dogs are not permitted at the finish venue as this is a sports track.

Recommended Footwear: Road shoes

Route Marked?: Yes – biodegradable tape and GB Ultras signage along the route.

Terrain Type: Canal towpath, tarmac, concrete

The following items of kit are mandatory and must be carried at all times during the race. Failure to carry these items will result in the participant being disqualified from the race. 

Random kit checks WILL be carried out at race registration, during the race and at the race finish.

G2E Mandatory Kit

Waterproof coat with sealed seams, i.e. Goretex – Min 10,000mm
Long Sleeved Base layer (separate from start kit in a dry bag in case of emergency).
Water bottles or bladder – minimum 1 litre capacity,
Fully charged mobile phone with Race HQ phone number stored,
Foil Blanket,
Headtorch or Primary Light Source – Min 75 Lumens,
Backup Torch or Headtorch (not mobile phone),
Whistle,
GPS Tracker (collected from GB Race Tracker at Race Registration)

G2E Recommended Kit

Electrolytes – S-Caps
Ordnance Survey Map Explorer 342 – Glasgow, 349 – Falkirk, 350 – Edinburgh,

Hat and Gloves,
Waterproof trousers,
Optional Dropbag, 
Sun Protection, 
First Aid Kit,
Reusable Cup. 

GB Ultras Merchandise

We’ll have a range of our GB Ultras branded merchandise available at both race registration and at the finish. If you want to see what’s available now, head over to the GB Ultras Shop here.

• Baselayers
• Casual wear
• Drybags
• Enamel cups
• Running vests
• Soft cups
• Technical t-shirts
• Visors, caps and beanies

Optional Event T-shirt 

If you’ve pre-ordered your optional event t-shirt, you’ll be able to collect this during race registration on either day, or from our shop whilst the race is ongoing.  To make sure yours is waiting for you to collect, you can order it here if didn’t order one when you entered the race.

Availability is limited and we can’t guarantee that event t-shirts won’t be available on the day to purchase!

An optional Dropbag can be handed to GB Ultras staff at Race Registration prior to the event (on race morning only between 04:15 and 05:30) once you have collected your bib number and Race Tracker.

Any Dropbag should be clearly labelled with the participant’s Race number at Registration.  Labels are provided during Race Registration on race morning.

Dropbags should be of a small/medium backpack/drybag type similar in size to a carry-on cabin case with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and must be no more than 7kg in weight.  

Dropbags will be weighed at race regisration. Large bags, suitcases and bags of excessive weight will be refused to be transported.

Dropbags will be transported to the finish venue in Edinburgh to meet runners there. 

It is the responsibility of the runner to pick up any dropbags.  In the event that a participant withdraws from the race, they must collect their dropbag from the finish venue – these will not be transported to locations along the race route. Dropbags not collected from the finish line will be disposed of.

No Pacers or Support Runners are permitted.  Participants found to be running with another person who is not entered in the race will be disqualified.

Start Venue

Parking is available at Riverside Museum – charges apply for the duration of your stay.

Finish Venue

Please note parking is available to the rear of Saughton Sports Complex beside Saughton Rose Gardens, Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ.  

Supporters please park on Ford’s Road Car Park, 60b Ford’s Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HR.  If parking locally, please park sensibly (not on double yellow lines being mindful not to block driveways) and do not block the trail from other users nor block access to the finish venue.

Please do not block access to the rear entrance to the finish venue/athletics track for the medical and event team.

What 3 words – https://what3words.com/moods.switch.riders (Ford’s Road Car Park location if available – parking charges may apply for the duration of your stay)

We’ll be posting the links to the official media team photographs here after the race has finished.  Please keep checking back to find yours.

Processing and editing the photographs does take some time so please allow 48-72 after conclusion of the race for the links to be added.

We’ll also be adding photographs taken by the event team on our Glasgow to Edinburgh Facebook page and in the GB Ultras Community Facebook Group as well!

2024 Event Photograph links below:

GB Ultras Event Team: Registration / Start Line Photographs, Course Photographs, Finish Line Photographs

Rebecca Lee Photography: Course Photographs

David Murch – Mick Hall Photos: Start Line & Course Photographs

Ridgeline Media: Start Line, Course & Finish Line Photographs

Neil Shearer: Event Photographs – Start, Stockingfield, Cadder Wharf & CP2, Falkirk, Water of Leith, Final Stretch

Blackstar Photography: Course & Finish Line Photographs

Dan Bentley Photography. Finish Line Headshots.

2025 Event Photos

Andrew Paylor Photography: Processing

Dan Bentley Photos: Finisher Portraits due Friday 17th October

David Murch @ Mick Hall Photos: Event Photos

GB Ultras Event Team: Processing

Neil Shearer Photography: Processing

Ridgeljne Media: Processing

The official results will be available here in real-time during the event: Race Results

As each runner crosses the finish line, their race chip records their individual finishing position and finishing time.

Your position and time shown in the results link is your official result. The results are initially provisional and will be finalised within 48 hours of the conclusion of the race to update any omissions and for the adjustment of time penalties and disqualifications.

Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

Click here to watch the live Online Tracking from 06:00 on Race Day.

Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

Glasgow’s award-winning transport museum. With over 3,000 objects on display there’s everything from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a Stormtrooper.

Get hands on with the interactive displays. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport. Discover Glasgow’s rich shipbuilding history, explore the car and motorbike walls.

There are over 90 large touch screens panels full of images, memories and films that tell the fascinating stories behind the objects. There really is something for all ages to enjoy at the Riverside Museum.

More details on the Riverside Museum can be found at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum

Although largely a trail event, due to the nature of the event, you will be passing through some urban areas and there will be inevitably the occasional road crossing in Glasgow where it will be necessary to slow and possibly stop. No roads are closed en route. Particular attention should be given at these points. GB Ultras reserve the right to phase the start to spread out runners.

As always, if you see a runner experiencing difficulties please inform Checkpoint Marshals/Race HQ. Each runner is given the Race Director’s number within the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra Race Instructions & also at Race Registration. Our team will always endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty but due to the inaccessibility of the trail this can take time. Participants who lose time helping another fallen participant, can claim this time back, subject to Race Director discretion and under the proviso of completing the race within the official cut off time (due to venue hire, medical team availability and event team availability).

GB Race Tracker provide the Live Online GPS Tracking for the event with updates on participant positions approximately every 2 minutes (subject to signal).  On the front of each tracker is an SOS button which when pressed for 5 seconds immediately alerts the Race Director & Race HQ that urgent help is required who can then act accordingly.

In the event of a Medical Emergency please call 999 first and then inform Race HQ.

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not ATTEND CERTAIN CHECKPOINTS due to safety concerns based on large numbers of vehicles attending locations. These maybe due to busy road crossing, limited parking, increased likelihood of blocking access/egress in case of an emergency. Please note, race rules, time penalties/disqualification may apply to their runner.

**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT CHECKPOINT LOCATIONS AND THE FINISH VENUE, A SINGLE VEHICLE PER RUNNER IS PERMITTED. SUPPORT TEAMS MUST NOT ARRIVE AT CHECKPOINTS ANY EARLIER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPECTED TIME OF THEIR RUNNER**

Please note Support Crew restrictions at:

Checkpoint 1 – No support crews permitted.

Checkpoint 3 – No support crews permitted.

Supporters risk the disqualification of their runner or time penalities being applied if they are present at any of the above locations where we have stated they are not permitted to travel to. Your race instructions will include a specific section on Supporters and will provide further details.

At other checkpoint locations, no more than two Supporters per participant are permitted at a checkpoint at any one time.  These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.  

Supporters must not take the food nor drink from the checkpoint except for their runner unless given permission to do so.

Supporters must take their rubbish with them – they are not permitted to leave rubbish at checkpoints.

Supporters must respect instructions given by Event Staff.  Failure to do so will result in them being asked to leave the checkpoint and possible time implications or disqualification of the runner.

Dogs (except service dogs) are not permitted at any of the checkpoints or at the start/finish venue.

Full details of the terms and conditions of entry can be found here.

Our Privacy Policy can be found here.

GB Ultras have designed the event to take into account participant needs and looked at all transport options possible. The Start Venue has pay and display parking available – Riverside Museum Car Park, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS and the Finish Venue has free of charge parking available beside the Saughton Rose Gardens beside the Athletics track at Saughton Sports Complex. 

We would strongly advise participants to make arrangements prior to the event, including checking train times if applicable. On Race Day, long term (multi-day) parking should be researched.  More suitable long term parking maybe available locally at Glasgow City Centre.  

No official transport is laid on returning to Glasgow after the event due to the various finishing times of runners.  However, Haymarket Train Station runs regular trains to Glasgow.  Address: Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EY.