West Highland Way Race
Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026
Event Overview
The West Highland Way Race is a long-distance ultra marathon covering 96 miles following the West Highland Way route. The event begins at Milngavie Railway Station, located approximately 7 miles north of Glasgow, and concludes at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. The course includes a total of 14,760 feet of ascent across the distance. Participants can choose to run, jog, or walk to complete the route.
Participation Requirements
This event has specific entry criteria and logistical requirements for all athletes:
- Experience: Entrants must have completed a minimum of a 65 km trail race as prior experience.
- Support Team: Participants are required to have their own motorised support team backup for the duration of the event.
- Age Limit: The minimum age for participants is 20 years old on race day.
- Time Limits: The course has an overall time limit of 35 hours. Additionally, participants must pass through designated checkpoints within specified time limits to continue the race.
Event Details
The course records are currently held at 13:41:08 for the men's category and 17:16:20 for the women's category. Financial bonuses are offered for setting new course records. The event provides a pre-selection entry process with different fee structures for affiliated and unaffiliated participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.