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Highland Fling Relay
85 km
Highland Fling Ultramarathon
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Trail in United Kingdom, Milngavie
Distances
Running
Highland Fling Ultramarathon
85 km
2,559m
Trail
53-mile
85 km
Start: Aug 27, 05:00 PM
125.00 EUR
About
A 53-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park from Milngavie to Tyndrum, first held in 2006.
Catering & aid stations
Free food drop bags at checkpoints (Balmaha 19.8 mi, Beinglas 13.7 mi), hot home-made food, tea, coffee, and drinks at the finish; period products available in all event portaloos.
Pacers
Not applicable: no support runners or pacers allowed. Relay option available (separate entry); relay cut-offs: Leg 1 to Rowardennan by 12:45pm; Leg 2 from Rowardennan with cut-offs at Inversnaid (2:45pm), Beinglas (5:15pm), A82 road crossing (8:15pm).
Results
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Typical weather in Milngavie
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
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Route maps
What's included in entry
- Luggage transport from start to finish
- Water provided at all checkpoints
- Transport of personal food drop bags to checkpoints
- Finishers technical race t-shirt (women’s and men’s fit)
- Finishers neck buff
- Finishers medal
- Bottle of Highland Fling Race prosecco
- Hot home-made food, tea, coffee and drinks at finish
- Heated marquees to relax in
- Post-race massage
- Live online updates for family and friends
Prices & signup
- 53-mile125.00 EUR
FAQ
Do I need previous ultramarathon experience?
Yes—you must have completed an ultramarathon, road marathon, or trail marathon after 1 January 2024. Road marathoners must finish under 5 hours; trail marathoners any time. Equivalent off-road experience may be considered at discretion.
What are the race cut-offs?
Nominal 9pm finish with four mid-race cut-offs: Rowardennan (27.2 mi) by 12:45pm; Inversnaid (34.5 mi) by 2:45pm; Beinglas (40.9 mi) by 5:15pm; A82 road crossing (50 mi) by 8:15pm. 5:00am starters receive an extra hour at each cut-off.
Can I enter as a nonbinary runner?
Yes—there is a nonbinary category. The event uses an Active Gender Entry system with 500 women, 500 men, and nonbinary spots.
What is included in my entry fee?
Race route, luggage transport, water at checkpoints, food drop bag transport, technical t-shirt, neck buff, medal, Highland Fling prosecco, hot food and drinks at finish, heated marquees, post-race massage, and live online updates.
Are pacers or support runners allowed?
No—no support runners or pacers are allowed. Relay teams must use the drop bag system; team mates may not provide support on course.
Do you offer fee support or flexible payment?
Yes—if the fee is a barrier, email for options including payment plans or a reduced fee. Low-income support is available.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:53:42 PM
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