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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 14,760 feet of ascent and must be completed within a 35-hour time limit. Participants are required to have motorized support crews and relevant experience due to the race's demanding nature.

The event includes mandatory checkpoints with time cutoffs. Course records stand at 13:41:08 for men and 17:16:20 for women, with a bonus for new records. The race offers a unique test of endurance across scenic Highland terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

Website Registration

UTMB 100M

95 mi

14760 m+

95 Miles

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

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The Milngavie Trail Race

Milngavie

8 mi

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Sunday Jun 1

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Friday Jun 6

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Tuesday Jun 10

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way

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