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West Highland Way Race

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

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

West Highland Way Race

The West Highland Way Race is an ultramarathon run along the long-distance West Highland Way between Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, and Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The route covers approximately 95 miles with about 14,000 feet of ascent. The race was first held in 1985 and 2026 marks its 40th running.

Entry is limited to 300 runners each year. Volunteer registration is open via an online form. Organisers have published changes for 2026, including adjustments to checkpoints and the provision of a water station at the Bogle Glen/A82 road crossing. A race licence is issued by Scottish Athletics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

Website

95 mi

West Highland Way Race

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

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Thursday Apr 30

EpicTrails - Guided Run

Mugdock

10 km

A guided 10 km trail run from the Forth and Clyde Canal around Bishopbriggs, Torrance and Kirkintilloch. Social group run with a qualified guide; trail shoes required and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

Saturday May 2

Stuc a' Chroin 5000 Hill Race

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An annual 20 km hill race in Strathyre, Perthshire, with over 5000 ft of ascent that reaches the summits of Ben Each and the Stuc a' Chroin. The event includes a licensed bar and a free ceilidh after the race.

Saturday May 2

Neilston Pad Race

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9 km

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Thursday May 7

EpicTrails - Guided Run

Mugdock

6 km

A guided social trail run on 07 May 2026 from Milngavie Train Station exploring sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Guided, insured, trail shoes required, not for profit.