Ultra Running Hub Fort Augustus, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (42mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 483 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42mi | 27 | John O'Donnell · 05:47:25 | Lucy Roscrow · 07:32:44 |
| 2023 | 42mi | 47 | Philip Buckley · 06:22:12 | Karen McIntyre · 07:08:56 |
| 2022 | 42mi | 30 | Richard Agnew · 07:25:40 | Louise Couceiro · 07:54:59 |
The field shrank 43% between 2023 (47) and 2024 (27). 33% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (42mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 68 km of trail with 6,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 88 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 6,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42mi is a 68-kilometer trail race that was last held in 2024, starting in Fort Augustus and finishing in Inverness. With 6000 meters of elevation gain, the course climbs 88 meters per kilometer.
The 13-hour time limit allows for a pace of 11.5 minutes per kilometer, which is more generous than 56% of 50-mile race cut-offs and tighter than 44%. The field of 27 finishers in 2024 was smaller than 69% of 50-mile race fields, and bigger than 30%.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.