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By Way Of The Glen (Glasgow to Inverness)

Name: By Way Of The Glen (Glasgow to Inverness)
Start: 2025-07-04
End: 2025-07-06
Location: Inverness

Inverness, United Kingdom • 4-6 Jul 2025

By Way of The Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, taking place from July 4 to July 6, 2025. The event features two iconic Scottish long-distance routes: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Participants have 28 hours to complete the first 94 miles of the West Highland Way, followed by a 72-mile trek along the Great Glen Way. The race includes checkpoints for support teams and drop bag services, with a total ascent of approximately 24,000 feet. Runners must have prior experience in races of 70 miles or more to qualify. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Inverness

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170 mi

24000 m+

170 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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