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Cape Wrath Ultra

Fort William, United Kingdom • 17-24 May 2026

Event overview

The Cape Wrath Ultra is a multi-stage ultra running event in the Scottish Highlands. The full course covers 400 km over 8 days. The route starts in Fort William and finishes at Cape Wrath, with the Cape Wrath Lighthouse marking the finish. The event takes place annually in May. In 2026 the Ultra and Explorer are scheduled for 17–24 May 2026, and the Cape Wrath 100 is scheduled for 17–19 May 2026.

The programme includes two related options: the Cape Wrath 100, a 100‑mile multi-day challenge held over three days, and the Cape Wrath Explorer, where participants can choose to complete part of the race route each day.

Route and distances

The route passes through areas including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherland. Daily stage distances for the 8-day Ultra are: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Day 1 - 37 km (23 miles)
  • Day 2 - 57 km (35 miles)
  • Day 3 - 68 km (42 miles)
  • Day 4 - 35 km (22 miles)
  • Day 5 - 44 km (27 miles)
  • Day 6 - 72 km (45 miles)
  • Day 7 - 61 km (38 miles)
  • Day 8 - 26 km (16 miles)
United Kingdom Scotland Fort William

Race information

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UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
400 km
Cape Wrath Ultra
100 mi
Cape Wrath 100
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