West Highland Way Race

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

West Highland Way Race

The West Highland Way Race is a long distance ultra marathon covering 96 mile along the West Highland Way. The route runs from Milngavie Railway Station to the Nevis Centre in Fort William and is contested over two days in June 2026. The course includes 14,760 ft of ascent and has an overall time limit of 35 hours.

Competitors must pass through designated checkpoints within specified cut off times. Participation requires a motorised support team for backup and adequate relevant experience for an event of this nature. As an entry prerequisite, competitors must have completed a minimum of a 65K trail race. Entrants must be aged 20 years or older on race day.

The event maintains course records and a bonus of £1,500 is offered to any male or female who sets a new course record. Entry fees listed for the event included an affiliated member rate of £157.00 and an unaffiliated rate of £160.00. New entries for the event closed on Sunday 30th November 2025. Full entry criteria and event policies are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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West Highland Way Race
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Trail runs nearby

A guided 10 km night trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Social groups led by a qualified guide, trail shoes and a head torch required; no dogs or under 18s.

Join the Gartmorn Trail Race in Alloa for a scenic 10 km loop around woodland paths and Gartmorn Dam. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available for ages 8-15. The event features post race refreshments and prizes.

Trail race in Castlemilk on 19 April 2026 offering a just over 10 km route and a shorter 6 km option through deciduous woodlands, with waymarked trails, a water station, volunteer marshals and finish snacks.

Beinn Dubh in Luss on Wednesday 22 April 2026 follows an out and back route to Beinn Dubh over 6.5 km with 620 m ascent. Entry is £6 and the event will be chip timed; mandatory hill safety kit is required.

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