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West Highland Way Race

Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Event Overview

The West Highland Way Race is a 96-mile ultra-marathon that follows the West Highland Way route. It starts at Milngavie Railway Station and finishes at the Nevis Centre in Fort William.

Course Details

The route includes 14,760 ft of ascent. Competitors must pass through designated checkpoints within specified time limits. A time limit of 35 hours applies for completing the race.

Participant Requirements

Entry requires adequate, relevant experience. Participants must have completed a minimum of a 65K trail race. All competitors must be 20 years or older on race day. A personal, motorized support team is mandatory for each participant.

Records and Bonus

The current course records are held by Rob Sinclair (13:41:08, set in 2017) and Lucy Colquhoun (17:16:20, set in 2007). A £1,500 bonus is offered for setting a new male or female course record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Milngavie

Race information

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UTMB 100M
95 mi
95 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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