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West Highland Way Race

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026

West Highland Way Race

The West Highland Way Race is an ultra marathon held on Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st June 2026 along the West Highland Way route. The route covers 96 mile from Milngavie Station to the Nevis Centre in Fort William and includes 14,760 ft of ascent. Competitors must complete the course within a 35 hour time limit.

Runners must pass through checkpoints on the route that have specified time limits. Entry requirements state that participants must be aged 20 years or older on race day and must have adequate relevant experience, including completion of a minimum 65K trail race. Each competitor must have their own motorised support team backup.

Entry information recorded for the event shows entries opened on 1 November 2025 and closed on 30 November 2025. Entry fees listed are £157.00 for affiliated members and £160.00 for unaffiliated entrants. A bonus prize of £1,500 is offered to any male or female who sets a new course record.

Full race rules, detailed entry criteria, checkpoint information and other terms are provided by the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

Website Registration
UTMB 100M
96 mi
96 Mile Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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