Local wins at Ultra Tour of Edinburgh - The Edinburgh Reporter

500 runners took part in the inaugural Ultra Tour of Edinburgh, a 34.2 mile ultra distance run in the Scottish capital, the latest event from Rat Race Adventure Sports.

The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE) is a tough, fully waymarked, mixed terrain running journey round Edinburgh, from the Braveheart charge down the Royal Mile to the finish at Murrayfield Stadium.

Runners travelled through the streets, alleyways and parklands of the city centre, onto hills, up crags, along rivers and canals and past monuments, museums, seats of Royalty and Government; from the occasional sojourn totally off road to enjoy the hill top views of three Pentland Hills to the coastal waters and harbours of Newhaven and Leith.

The route included a challenging 3000 feet of ascent and descent over the 55km route.

First Male – Adam Rouse (43) from Ratho – 4:13:40

First Female – Nicola Duncan (35) from Edinburgh – 4:51:23