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Cape Wrath Ultra

Name: Cape Wrath Ultra
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-24
Location: Fort William

Fort William, United Kingdom • 17-24 May 2026

Cape Wrath Ultra

The Cape Wrath Ultra is a 400 km, eight day ultra running expedition across remote parts of the Scottish Highlands. The route links ancient footpaths and remote trails through Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon and Assynt, and passes shimmering lochs, wide open glens and rugged mountain terrain on its way to the finish at Cape Wrath.

Distances include:

400 km, eight day expedition
Cape Wrath 100, three day route through final stages

Each day finishes in tented camps where participants rest, refuel and share time together before the next stage. The event describes an expedition style of racing, with multi day stages and overnight camp life as part of the experience. The Cape Wrath 100 covers the later stages of the full route over three days and presents a shorter format of the same itinerary and camp structure.

The event is scheduled for 17th to 24th May 2026. The description notes varied terrain and remote landscapes rather than specific elevation profiles or support details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Fort William

Race information

Website

400 km

Cape Wrath Ultra

100 mi

Cape Wrath 100

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

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun May 30-31

West Highland Way Challenge Race

Fort William

96 mi

107 mi

A point to point 96 mile ultra along the West Highland Way from Fort William to Milngavie with nine support locations and race trackers. An optional Ben Nevis extension raises the distance to 107 miles and adds significant mountain ascent.

Saturday Jun 6

Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon

Loch Lyon

31 mi

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Saturday Jun 6

Two Mamores Hill Race

Kinlochleven

13 km

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

Sunday Jun 7

Glen Lyon Trail Race

Loch Lyon

16 mi

A 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in the Perthshire hills with about 1,500 ft of ascent, multiple river crossings and a mid race water station. Camping is available at the dam the night before.