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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 2

EpicTrails - Guided Run

Mugdock

6 km

A guided 6 km social trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way. Qualified guide, trail shoes mandatory, no dogs or under 18s, limited places and proceeds support a local charity.

Saturday Jul 4

Dollar Hill Race

Dollar

15 km

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

Thursday Jul 9

EpicTrails - Guided Run

Mugdock

8 km

A social trail run of about 8 km from Milngavie Train Station on 09 Jul 2026, following sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with qualified, first aid trained guides; no dogs or under 18s permitted.

Saturday Jul 11

Alva Games

Alva

3 km

Alva Games is the British Championship hill race at Alva near Stirling on 11 July 2026. The course is about 2.5 km with 365 meters of climb and it counts as a BOFRA Championship counter.