Highland Fling Ultramarathon
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Highland Fling Ultramarathon
The Highland Fling Ultramarathon is a way-marked, point to point trail race covering 53 miles (85 km) along the southern section of the West Highland Way through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, running from Milngavie to Tyndrum in Scotland. The course is primarily off road, with approximately 90 percent trail and 10 percent road, and involves about 2300 m of ascent and 2100 m of descent. Live chip timing is used.
The event provides a drop bag system with up to three food drop bags, luggage transport from the start to the finish, free post-race massage, free showers and home-made food and drinks at the finish. Finish area facilities include heated marquees, a red carpet finish line, free official photos and an afterparty in a marquee with live music; the afterparty operates BYOB and a donation bar. Event buses are available before and after the race for an additional cost.
Entry is open to women, men and non-binary runners aged 20 or older. Entry fee is £125. To qualify, entrants must have completed an ultramarathon, a road marathon or a trail marathon after 1 January 2025, with specific time conditions for road marathons. Deferrals are available only for pregnancy or adoption. Mandatory kit includes an emergency foil blanket, a waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers with taped seams, a head torch and a charged mobile phone. External support and pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
