By Way of the Glen
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By Way of The Glen: Glasgow to Inverness
By Way of The Glen is a 170 mile foot race between Glasgow and Inverness that follows two long-distance routes, the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, with a total ascent of around 24,000 ft. The event is listed for 1st July 2027 and an entry fee is shown as £278/280; UTMB points are to be confirmed.
The route begins at Milngavie Train Station. Runners have 28 hours to complete the West Highland Way section (94 miles), then follow a short tarmac link to join the Great Glen Way (72 miles) at Neptune Staircase. The route is fully marked with waymark and arrow signs.
- West Highland Way: 94 miles
- Great Glen Way: 72 miles
There are checkpoints along the course where runners can meet their support crew. Some remote checkpoints are staffed by marshals and provide drop bag access to allow support crews to rest. Competitors will be tracked and must carry mandatory kit to be confirmed in the pre-race information pack. The event is open only to individuals who have completed races of 70 miles or more; runners' race history is vetted before full entry is confirmed. Race rules include ID at registration, no place transfers, no muling, no walking poles, no support runners or bike buddies, no dogs, and a prohibition on swimming in the canal. A presentation and prize giving is held on the Sunday morning at the Inverness sports centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
