River Ayr Way Relay

Riverside Stadium will be open from 7am 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 7.30am from The Riverside Stadium and 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. There are no toilet facilities at Glenbuck.
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

Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium , Ayr

Distance: 40 miles

Max Time: 10 hours

Before the race

Riverside Stadium will be open from 7am 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 7.30am fromRiverside Stadium CP and 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. There are no toilet facilities at Glenbuck.
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 Dam Park or new Stadium Race Track where you will be expected to do a lap of the track before 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