Welcome to the GB Ultras Virtual Run Series with Tracking!
Introducing the GB Ultras Virtual Events with Tracking - a set of challenges that will give you a goal to aim for within a set timescale, live online mapping from GB Race Tracker updating your 'virtual' position on the race route with your personalised runner profile and real rewards along the way. Technology from Race Tracker takes participants on great trails from all over Great Britain.
There are virtual distances of 5km, 10km, Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50 Mile Ultra, 100 Mile Ultra, 215 Mile Ultra and the 825 Mile JOGLE Ultra (Length of the UK) to choose from along a variety of GB Ultras routes.
It’s hugely important that we all keep active during this time; so here at GB Ultras we wanted to offer you the chance to get involved and make a difference, look forward and achieve your goal, while earning your bespoke award and raising money for some great causes along the way.
Join the GB Ultras Community to help fundraise where we will be donating 20% of profits to charity.
How it works
Choose your race
During the race
When the race opens you can start your run! (You don't have to complete the race in one run) When you finish your run that day, simply let us know the distance you ran and we will move your pin that distance on the progress map.
Completing the race
Leaderboard
At anytime you can view the leaderboard on the GB Racetracker website to see how everyone is doing. The winner of the race will be the person who accumulated the required distance first...simples!
Choose your race
You can choose from the 9 events below, each have different options of distances so there's something available for everyone including the kids!
Chester Ultra® Virtual Races
Saturday 6th June 2020 8am - Thursday 11th June 8am
Opening up the GB Ultras Virtual Run Series is the Chester Ultra®. Our virtual race links trails along the River Dee, North Cheshire Way & the Sandstone Trail taking in the Old Dee Bridge, Chester Racecourse, Helsby Hill and leading to Frodsham & Delamere Forest.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker link provided at online registration and you'll move along the 'live' course map. You'll also be able to upload a profile picture, receive Checkpoint updates and we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
John O Groats to Lands End 825 Miles
Start - Saturday 20th June 2020
Ends - Saturday 19th September 2020
GO LONG! Here's one of the big hitter's of the GB Ultras Virtual Run Series. Our virtual race links John O'Groats to Lands End covering the length of Great Britain!
You'll have 3 months to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the link provided at online registration and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the JOGLE route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles with features that include adding a profile picture and live Checkpoint updates, and we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Manchester to Liverpool Ultra (M2L Ultra®) Virtual Races
Saturday 20th June 8am - Thursday 25th June
Next up the GB Ultras Virtual Run Series is the iconic Manchester to Liverpool Ultra (M2L Ultra). Our virtual race follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool starting from Manchester United FC.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Manchester to Liverpool route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including their picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Ultra Scotland® Virtual Races
Saturday 4th July 2020 8am - Thursday 9th July
Next up in the Virtual Run Series is the Ultra Scotland®. Our virtual race follows the Scottish National trail taking you from the beautiful coastline of Portpatrick, over the mountains, along the valleys, through the beautiful forests of the Southern Uplands and along trails steeped in history.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Ultra Scotland® route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Ultra Great Britain®, the Race Across Scotland® 215 Mile Virtual Race
Start - Saturday 4th July 2020
Ends - Saturday 18th July 2020
Our title race every season! Take on this breathtaking Scottish National trail from the beautiful coastline of Portpatrick, over the mountains, along the valleys, through the beautiful forests of the Southern Uplands and along trails steeped in history.
You'll have 2 weeks to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the link provided at online registration and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Race Across Scotland® route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles with features that include adding a profile picture and live Checkpoint updates, and we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Pennine Barrier Ultra® Virtual Races
Saturday 18th July 2020 8am - Thursday 23rd July
Next up the Virtual Run Series is the stunning Pennine Barrier Ultra. Our virtual race Starts at the beautiful village of Malham with trails taking in Malham cove, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, Malham tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s foss and the wonderful Yorkshire 3 peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Pennine Barrier Ultra® route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Beacons Way Ultra Virtual Races
Saturday 1st August 2020 8am - Thursday 6th August
Next up the Virtual Run Series is the stunning Beacons Way Ultra. Our virtual race traverses the Brecon Beacons National Park. Starting from the Heart of Abergavenny amongst the majestic ruins of Abergavenny Castle and following the Beacons Way National Trail.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Beacons Way Ultra route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Snowdon Ultra® Virtual Races
Saturday 15th August 2020 8am - Thursday 20th August
Next up the Virtual Run Series is the Hardcore Snowdon Ultra®. Our virtual race has mountain trails leading to Heather Terrace on Tryfan, Snowdon Summit, Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr, Devil’s Kitchen, Llyn Idwal and Pen yr Ole Wen before taking in the fantastic trails beside Llyn Crafnant and Llyn Geirionydd!
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the Snowdon Ultra® route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!
Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra (G2E Ultra®) Virtual Races
Saturday 29th August 2020 8am - Thursday 3rd September
Next up the Virtual Run Series is the G2E Ultra®. Our virtual race follows the River Kelvin, Sustrans Route 754, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Canals, and the Water of Leith from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Glasgow with its vibrant culture is home to 41% of Scotland’s population and Edinburgh, Scotland’s Capital, with its ‘Old Town & New Town’ and ‘Royal Mile’ a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famed for its Castle, Holyrood, Scottish Parliament & Artur’s Seat.
You'll have 5 days to complete your run. Simply upload your distance after each run to the GB RaceTracker website and you'll move along the course map. There will be full mapping of the G2E Ultra® route, you'll be able to view all runner profiles including picture and Checkpoint updates, we'll even have a Leaderboard so that you can see how everyone is doing!