Ultra Running Hub Corpach, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Great Glen Ultra Marathon 72mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (72mi) — 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 382 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72mi | 29 | Pierre-Alain Bouffandeau · 11:46:25 | Louise Wenkin · 14:40:50 |
| 2023 | 72mi | 23 | Billy Gibson · 10:36:02 | Magdalena Janus · 15:00:10 |
| 2022 | 72mi | 31 | Stuart Johnston · 11:29:16 | Catherine Cowie · 12:50:54 |
| 2021 | 71mi | 83 | Matthew Bird · 11:11:49 | Alice-Mihaela Mezincescu · 12:26:09 |
| 2019 | 71mi | 78 | Paddy Prout · 11:32:45 | Charlotte Finch · 13:25:01 |
| 2018 | 71mi | 73 | David Shaw · 11:08:52 | Joanna Murphy · 12:14:20 |
| 2017 | 70mi | 63 | Mike Raffan · 11:02:07 | Fiona Gibson · 13:09:32 |
| 2016 | 72mi | 78 | Ryan McKenzie · 11:45:43 | Elspeth Luke · 13:02:26 |
| 2015 | 72mi | 51 | Mike Raffan · 11:30:15 | Lorna MacLean · 13:58:00 |
| 2014 | 72mi | 76 | Mike Raffan · 10:48:43 | Morgana Windram-Geddes · 11:45:44 |
The field grew 26% between 2023 (23) and 2024 (29). 28% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (72mi) — 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.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 116 km of trail with 8,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 116 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 8,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 22 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 72mi in Corpach, United Kingdom, took runners on a 116-kilometer journey through a route mixing canal towpaths, forestry tracks, and road sections. Despite covering low-lying canal corridors, the course packed 8500 meters of elevation gain across its span, demanding an intense 73.3 meters of climbing per kilometer that tested continuous mountain stamina.
The 22-hour time limit required an average pace of 11.4 minutes per kilometer, establishing a cut-off more generous than 64% of 100k peers and tighter than 36%. That cushion gave runners breathing room to manage the massive elevation profile.
With 29 finishers in 2024, the race featured a field smaller than 55% of 100k events and bigger than 44%, offering an uncrowded trail experience over its 10 editions since 2014.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.