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West Highland Way Race

Name: West Highland Way Race
Start: 2025-06-21
End: 2025-06-22
Location: Milngavie

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 21-22 Jun 2025

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon held annually in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Railway Station near Glasgow and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. Covering the entire West Highland Way route, the race features a demanding course with 14,760 feet of ascent. Participants must complete the race within a 35-hour time limit and pass through checkpoints along the way. Entrants are required to have adequate relevant experience and provide their own motorized support crew. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with course records and bonuses for new record setters, attracting experienced ultra runners to this iconic endurance challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

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UTMB 100M

95 mi

14760 m+

95 Miles

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

Trail runs nearby

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EpicTrails - Guided Run

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10 km

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The Milngavie Trail Race

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Sunday Jun 1

Palacerigg Trail 10k

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Friday Jun 6

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Saturday Jun 7

Killearn 10K Trail Race

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Tuesday Jun 10

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way

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