Organiser's Description
River Ayr Way Ultra & Relay
Saturday 14th September 2024
- 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
Or for more exciting events and activities check out our website www.eastayrshireleisure.com
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon Relay
River Ayr Way Relay
Riverside Stadium will be open from 6.30am on the day. Please note that the facilities provide only male and female designated changing, toilet and showering facilities.
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 ** Please note this year there will be a charge of £5 per person for the bus to Glenbuck which is payable on the morning of the race
Registration at Glenbuck from 8am.
Drop bags marked with your Race number and the appropriate Checkpoint Number can be left at registration
Section 1: Glenbuck to Sorn, 17 miles, mainly off road, rural paths
Section 2: Sorn to Annbank, 14 miles, mainly off road, rural paths. Some on road sections.
Section 3: Annbank to Ayr, 9 miles, mainly on road and tarmac paths
Overall time allowed: 10 hours
Check-in Saturday 14th September, 7.30 to 8.45 at Glenbuck Loch
Start of race 9:00am
You can choose how many are in the team (2 or 3)
For maps and more details about the route click here
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon 2024
River Ayr Way Ultra
Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium , Ayr
Distance: 40 miles
Max Time: 10 hours
Before the race
Riverside Stadium will be open from 6.30am on the day. Please note that the facilities provide only male and female designated changing, toilet and showering facilities.
Please park at the Stadium or Ayr academy car park
Buses depart at 7.00am fromRiverside Stadium CP and 7.20am Dean Castle Country Park, please make sure you have booked a seat ** Please note this year there will be a charge of £5 per person for the bus to Glenbuck which is payable on the morning of the race
Registration at Glenbuck from 8am.
Drop bags marked with your Race number and the appropriate Checkpoint Number can be left at registration
During the race
All Checkpoints will have water
10 mile checkpoints will have runners bag drop, juice, chocolate, fruit and snacks
First Aid will be available
If you wish to pull out of the race please tell a marshal.
Diversions may be in place on the day. However, where they are, the diverted route will be fully signposted. Please follow all local signage
Running conditions in some sections are very muddy underfoot
The River Ayr Way is generally speaking off road but there are small sections on quiet road and the final five miles is on tarmac
As usual there are tricky sections which are detailed on the website: www.eastayrshireleisure.com
Finish is at Riverside Stadium Race Track completing the race.
After the race
Riverside Stadium showers will be open until 8pm. Stadium only provides male and female designated toilets, changing rooms and showers.
Minibus back to Kilmarnock from Riverside Stadium, although there may be a waiting time for this bus depending on numbers.
Race Rules
No pacers, muling or support runners
No running with dogs
No running aids
No littering
Check-in: Saturday 14th September 8:00am to 8:45am at Glenbuck Loch
Start of race 9:00am
Prices
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon Relay
Until | |
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09 Aug 2024 23:59 | £60.00 |
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon 2024
Until | Discounted* | Standard |
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10 Sep 2024 23:59 | £30.00 | £32.00 |
*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA
Dates and Status
Date: 14 Sep 2024
Status: Closed
Event | Available/Total | Closing Date |
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River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon Relay | ??/25 | 09 Aug 2024 23:59 |
River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon 2024 | ??/300 | 10 Sep 2024 23:59 |