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Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 57
GB Ultras 50 Mile Series
Next edition: Saturday, 9 October 2027Glasgow to Edinburgh, Scotland
A flat, fast 57-mile journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh on canal towpath, tarmac and concrete, with seven supported checkpoints and a fully marked route.
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Distance57 mi
Ascent231m
Climb / km2.5m
Cutoff16h
Cutoff pace10:28/km
Technicality1.5/10
Entry£139
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
9 October 2027
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2026Past edition
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- Distance
- 91.73 km
- Ascent
- 231m
- Cutoff
- 16h
- Entry
- From £117
- Format
- continuous · single stage · point to point
- Stage layout
- Not applicable
Successful source check: 1 Sept 2026Source confidence: highThe official event page verifies the 10 October 2026 date, 57-mile route, 231m ascent, 16-hour cutoff, £117 starting fee, 750-place field, seven checkpoints, marked course and sold-out/no-waitlist status.
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Compare the route, time limit and entry requirements with other options. The first-ultra guide helps assess readiness; it does not imply this race is suitable for beginners.
Race For You difficulty
4.4/ 10
Moderate
Moderate input evidence · 77% evidence coverage
The main recorded demands are balanced overall demands. Course difficulty and cutoff pressure describe different challenges: more approachable terrain can still require a demanding pace to beat the deadline. Neither score assesses your personal fitness, safety or readiness.
Scoring details and version
Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.15 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band. Evidence coverage describes the recorded inputs, not prediction accuracy or your likelihood of finishing.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent4.6 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent1.4 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent1.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent2.9 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent4.3 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect long runnable canal sections where pace discipline matters more than technical skill, largely runnable, non-technical surfaces.
canalroadtrailnon-technical
Climbing density
2.5m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Moderate pressure
To finish inside 16h, the raw average required is 10:28 per kilometre (16:50 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace10:28/km
PressureModerate pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
One of the more approachable options in its distance bracket, provided you prepare for the full distance and practise the required kit and pacing.
8.2/10 suitability
Navigation
fully marked
The route is described as marked, but runners should still read the final race instructions.
Exposure & kit
moderate kit
Some entrants may run into darkness depending on pace and start time. Prepare lighting even if your best-case plan finishes earlier.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 57, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations7 listed
StartRiverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Road, Glasgow, G3 8RS
FinishEdinburgh Athletics Track, Saughton Sports Complex, Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ
Support levelaid stations
LogisticsParking noted
LogisticsPublic transport possible
LogisticsAccommodation nearby
LogisticsBag drop
LogisticsCrew access
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
Trust the source, see the gaps.
Data HighThe official event page presents the 9 October 2027 date beside the 57-mile, 231m, 16-hour, £117-from and 750-place event facts, and links directly to 2027 advance entry. Field-scoped check 2026-10-20: 2027 official fee is now £139, replacing £117 from. Date 9 October, 57 miles, 231 m, 16 hours and seven checkpoints remain confirmed. RaceResult marks the 2027 offer InStock from 16 October 2026. Explicit start and finish venues added; Friday registration is not the race start. No 2026 data changed. Other facts retain their earlier field evidence.
- Successful source check
- 20 Oct 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 20 Oct 2026
- Official source
- Available
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