Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
Ultra Tour of Edinburgh is a 55-kilometre (34-mile) ultramarathon held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in October. It is run and walked in a single day and is pitched at people stepping up from marathon distance to their first ultra.
The route begins on the Royal Mile, with the road closed to traffic for the opening stretch. From there it takes in Calton Hill and its monuments and views, then passes beneath the Salisbury Crags below Arthur's Seat. Later the course follows the Water of Leith through the city and on to the docks area of Leith, so it links historic streets, hill terrain and riverside paths.
The whole distance is waymarked with orange arrows, so entrants do not need a GPS device or map-reading skills. A sweeper follows the field to support anyone who cannot finish.
Who it's for
Approachable: a good pick if you're newer to running.
Good fit if you…
- are newer to running or want an approachable event
Maybe not if you…
- want a hard, elite-level test: this one is approachable
- want a big marquee event: this is a smaller, local-scale race
What should you know about Ultra Tour of Edinburgh?
- Date
- Sunday, 17 October 2027
- Format
- Ultra
How do you register for Ultra Tour of Edinburgh?
Where does Ultra Tour of Edinburgh take place?
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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