Global Endurance Project

Athletes on the programme will be supported with coaching and access to support services (such as physical preparation, physiotherapy, performance psychology, performance nutrition, and performance lifestyle support), and access to sports scholarships. Athletes selected for the Endurance Running Academy are expected to represent the university at BUCS.

25/26 Applications

Information regarding the 2025-26 Global Endurance Project application period will be released in due course. We encourage all current and prospective Edinburgh University students to monitor this page for official announcements.

Consideration Criteria / Standards for 2025-26 Season

To be considered for selection it is expected that athletes meet at least one of the following criteria (please note that these are consideration standards and achieving them does not guarantee selection onto the programme):

Please note that criteria is subject to change for the 25/26 application window.

• Represented Great Britain at track, cross country, road, or mountain running in 2024 season
• Achieved the following times in 2023/24 season:

If you have achieved any of the criteria / standards above and would like to be considered for selection into The Edinburgh University Endurance Running Academy for the 2025/2026 season, please fill in the following form to confirm your interest and highlight the criteria / standards you have met. If you do not meet the selection criteria but believe you are capable of meeting the standards and would still like to be considered please still complete the form.Applications for 2025/26 are not yet open.