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River Ayr Way Ultra & Relay 2026

  • 40 mile ultra marathon through some of Ayrshire's most spectacular scenery
  • your chance to discover a little-known corner of Scotland
  • fruit, cold drinks and a friendly welcome at checkpoints every 10 miles
  • water stations every 5 miles
  • drop-bags conveyed to checkpoints
  • rucksacks conveyed to the finish
  • transport to the start of the race from Ayr or Kilmarnock

Detailed maps and other useful info about the route can be found by clicking here 

Before the Race

Riverside Stadium will be open from 6.30am on the day. 
Please park at the Stadium or Ayr Academy car park

Buses depart at 7.00am from The Riverside Stadium and 7.20am at Dean Castle Country Park, please make sure you have booked a seat on the sign up form (payable via Entry central)** Please note this year there will be a charge of £8 per person for the bus to Glenbuck which is payable via Entry Central.
Registration at Glenbuck from 8am. 
Drop bags marked with your Race number and the appropriate Checkpoint Number can be left at registration. 


River Ayr Relay

You can choose how many are in the team (2 or 3)
For maps and more details about the route click  here 

River Ayr Ultra Marathon 

Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium , Ayr
Distance: 40 miles
Max Time: 10 hours

 

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Event Details

  • Date & Time

    12 September 2026
    Race starts 9am

  • Admission Price

    £75 - Service Fee 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

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