How far is the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50?

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50 is one distance: 57 Mile (91.7 km).

How much climbing is in the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50?

The 57 Mile has 231 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50?

Overall time limits — 57 Mile: 16h.

When is the next Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50?

Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:00. Entries open.

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GB Ultras Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Fifty-seven flat miles between the two cities, canal most of the way.

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The course

91.7

km · 57.0 mi

231

m ascent

16h cut-off

Terrain and trail

canalurban

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How to enter

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Common questions

: The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50 is one distance: 57 Mile (91.7 km).
: The 57 Mile has 231 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50 yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50 with GB Ultras. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50. GB Ultras confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 57 Mile: 16h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the GB Ultras race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 50. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:00. Entries open.