Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon

7th June 2025

31 Miles

3,500ft

UTMB Points: 2

£60/62

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Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a 31 mile foot race held in the stunning remote Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills.

For information on the trail race option see its page.

The route starts with a loop of Loch Lyon with around 6 river crossings which means your feet will get wet. On completing the loop of Loch Lyon you will pass through the start/finish area to collect your drop bag. The route then climbs the hill over into the remote Glen Lochay were you will complete a high and low level route before climbing back over the hill and down into the finish in Glen Lyon.

Glen Lyon Ultra Elevation

The route is 85% off road with a middle section of tarmac. When off road, attention should be given to foot placement as trip/slips and falls have been the main cause of patching runners up in the past.

There are several water crossings in the first 8 miles where your feet will get wet.

In the event that the water crossings are in spate from heavy rain a route B will used.

Water Station/Checkpoints

  • Water Station 1 approximately 8 miles
  • Halfway Drop Bags 15.5 miles
  • Water Station 2 approximately 20 miles
  • Water Station 3 approximately 26 miles
  • Finish approximately 31 miles

Glen Lyon weather can be unpredictable. In years gone by we have had minus 2/snow and taps aff +70. Please check the weather forecast and pack for all weathers.

Runners will be required to carry mandatory kit which will be confirmed in the race briefing sent out 3 weeks before the race. Check the race rules below for an idea. This will include a small first aid kit for running repairs. Runners are reminded to read and understand the full race briefing and should ask any questions if they are in any doubt about any information. “I didn’t know” is not an excuse and will lead to disqualification.

The race fee includes a race memento, goody bag and a technical race t-shirt or vest, for collection on race day.

Covid 19:

Rocket Events/Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon will be run under a Scottish Athletics Race Licence which means we will be following all rules-protocol-processes and guidance for covid 19. You are asked not to enter the event if you are unwilling to follow the rules-protocol-processes that are in place on race day.

These rules are in place to protect all (Runners and Marshals).

Getting there

Location:

Loch Lyon, Glen Lyon, Glen Lyon Dam, Pubil Perthshire PH15 2PX

Travelling from Killin:

  • Travel west on A827 towards Fearnan.
  • Turn left at Fearnan and follow signs for Bridge Balgie
  • At Bridge of Balgie carry straight on for approx 14 miles
  • DO NOT follow signs to Damph Dam ( Wrong Dam, Wrong Location)

Travelling From Kenmore-Aberfeldy:

  • Travel east on A827 towards Fearnan.
  • Turn right at Fearnan and follow signs for Bridge Balgie
  • At Bridge of Balgie carry straight on for approx 14 miles
  • DO NOT follow signs to Damph Dam (Wrong Dam, Wrong Location)

Please give yourself plenty of time to travel to the start as the road is single track and may have new-born lambs on or around the road.

On arriving at Loch Lyon, you will be directed to an area at the front of the dam. Please follow the marshal’s direction and park sensibly. Remember this is a working estate and estate workers and Scottish Hydro require access at all times.

It is possible to camp at Loch Lyon Dam the night before each race. Should you choose this option strict social distancing must be adhered too. No Open Fires Are Allowed.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this race however you should have confidence in your own ability to complete the distance and tackle the elevation within the cut off time. By entering the race, you are agreeing you are capable of doing so. We suggest that you at least have experience of regularly completing runs of 20 miles. If in doubt or if you have any questions about the suitability of your previous experience, email Bill@runyarocket.com.

Race Rules

  1. Race briefing 9:45am – All must attend
  2. Race start 10am
  3. ID required at registration
  4. No transfer of place between runners
  5. No entry on the day
  6. No muling
  7. No walking poles
  8. Ibuprofen should not taken during the event and that paracetamol is the safest option for managing any aches and pains
  9. No support runners/Bike buddies
  10. No spectators (Due to Covid 19 restrictions)
  11. No Dogs (This forms part of the estates permission to allow the event to take place)
  12. Mandatory kit to be carried during the event (This will be confirmed in the pre-race information pack).
  13. All runners to follow Covid 19 protocol, procedures, signage at all times.
  14. All runner to follow marshal, race medical teams, Race Director instruction at all times.
  15. No open fires if camping at race start.
  16. No littering.

Mandatory Kit:

  • Foil Blanket
  • Water bottle/water bladder/soft flasks.
  • Food/energy bars/snacks
  • Working mobile phone with race control number entered.
  • Small first aid kit (plasters, blisters, etc)
  • Race vest for holding the above.

Recommended Kit:

  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Waterproofs
  • Suntan lotion (ya never know)
  • Folding cup
  • Warm top/Base layer
  • Change of clothes for the finish
  • Sunglasses. (ya just never know)

Results

Deferrals/Refunds

Runners are reminded that Rocket Events do not offer deferrals. Deferrals will only come into play if there are travel restrictions or lockdowns in place due to covid 19.

Refunds:

  • 30 day cooling off period will apply, withdrawal in this period will result in a £15 administration fee being applied.
  • After 30 days a 50% refund will be offered up to 12 weeks before race day.
  • 0-12 weeks 0% refund will be offered.

These measures are being implemented to ensure runners are committed to running the events they have entered.

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