West Highland Way Race
Milngavie, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026
West Highland Way Race
The West Highland Way Race is a long-distance ultra marathon covering 96 miles along the established West Highland Way route. The event begins at Milngavie Railway Station and follows the trail to the finish line at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. Participants must navigate a course that includes a total of 14,760 feet of ascent.
The event has a maximum time limit of 35 hours for completion. Runners must pass through designated checkpoints within specific time limits to remain in the race. Due to the nature of the course, participants are required to provide their own motorized support team for the duration of the event.
Entry is subject to specific qualification criteria and age requirements. To participate, runners must:
- Be at least 20 years of age on the day of the race.
- Provide evidence of adequate relevant experience.
- Have completed a minimum of one 65K trail race prior to entry.
The race utilizes a pre-selection entry system. Participants can register as affiliated members or unaffiliated runners. Course records for the event stand at 13:41:08 for men and 17:16:20 for women, with performance bonuses available for those setting new record times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.