Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Great Glen Ultra

Trail Running covering 67.6 km to 117.4 km with up to 8,500 m D+ in Fort William (Scotland, United Kingdom)

LocationFort William, Scotland, United KingdomShow on map(56.8198° N, 5.1052° W)
Date & StatusJuly 3, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +8,500 m

Great Glen Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Fort William, Scotland, GB focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Point-to-Point, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Great Glen 73 (117.4 km, +8,500 m D+), and Great Glen 42 (67.6 km, +6,000 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 3, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runyarocket.com).

Official website
Great Glen Ultra in Fort William (Work: "Buttermere Fell and High Crag", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Buttermere Fell and High Crag" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointNature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Great Glen 73Trail Running117.4 km+8,500 m1,150 m - 6,675 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Great Glen 42Trail Running67.6 km+6,000 m1,153 m - 5,053 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
117.4 km
Elevation gain
+8,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-7,225 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 6,675 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.4 % / 24.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
117.4 km+8,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS56.8198° N, 5.1052° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 6,675 m above sea level (+8,500 m D+, -7,225 m D-)

Peak: 6,675 m·at 53.5 km·Ø 13.4 %
1,150 m2,992 m4,833 m6,675 m0 km23.5 km47 km70.4 km93.9 km117.4 km6,675 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Glen Ultra take place?

Great Glen Ultra takes place in Fort William, Scotland, GB (start area at coordinates 56.8198° N, 5.1052° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 3, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Great Glen Ultra?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Great Glen 73 (117.4 km, +8,500 m D+), and Great Glen 42 (67.6 km, +6,000 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Glen Ultra?

The main competition (Great Glen 73 over 117.4 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +8,500 m of elevation gain and -7,225 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 6,675 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Great Glen Ultra?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runyarocket.com).