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West Highland Way Race

Name: West Highland Way Race
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Milngavie

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026

West Highland Way Race

The West Highland Way Race is a long-distance ultra running event along the West Highland Way route. The course covers 96 mile and runs from Milngavie Railway Station to the Nevis Centre in Fort William. The route includes 14,760 ft of ascent and requires passage through timed checkpoints.

The event is scheduled for Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st June 2026 and has an overall time limit of 35 hours to complete the course. Participants must provide their own motorised support team for backing along the route.

Entry requires prior experience relevant to long trail events. Competitors must have completed a minimum 65K trail race and be aged 20 years or older on race day. Entry fees shown in the event information are available for affiliated and unaffiliated entrants.

A bonus is offered for any runner who sets a new course record. Full race rules, entry criteria, disclaimer and cancellation policy are specified by the organisers and apply to all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

Website Registration

96 mi

96 Mile Ultra Marathon

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

Trail runs nearby

Thursday Jul 16

EpicTrails - Guided Run

Mugdock

10 km

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by a qualified guide. Trail shoes are mandatory and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

Fri - Sun Jul 17-19

Run The Blades

A trail race weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use windfarm access roads with staffed checkpoints, on-site parking and an Event Village with facilities.

Saturday Jul 18

Falkirk Summer Trail Runs

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

Wednesday Jul 22

Stride Glasgow Urban Orienteering

Thornliebank

Urban Trail

An evening urban orienteering event at Pollock Park on 22nd July 2026 where pairs follow clues to navigate point to point. The course is described as very basic and no compass is required.