Trail
96 miles
155 km
Start: May 29, 11:00 PM
130.00 EUR
West Highland Way Challenge Race
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Trail in United Kingdom, Fort William/Milngavie
Distances
About
An ultra trail marathon following the 96-mile West Highland Way from Fort William to Milngavie with around 14,700ft of ascent, taking place over 35 hours. The race is a point‑to‑point event held the last weekend in May, welcoming runners, joggers and steady walkers.
Catering & aid stations
Drinking water and aid stations at checkpoint locations along the route; organised bus transfers between checkpoints.
Pacers
Pacer groups depart on the morning of Day 1 from Fort William alongside the main race; see the race programme and Start Wave times at the event website for target finish times per checkpoint. Pacers display race flag identifiers and will provide course support, timing checks and encouragement.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Fort William/Milngavie
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan1°-3°
↑ 08:47
↓ 16:11
Feb1°-3°
↑ 07:49
↓ 17:19
Mar3°-2°
↑ 06:35
↓ 18:23
Apr6°0°
↑ 06:11
↓ 20:28
May10°3°
↑ 05:02
↓ 21:31
Jun12°6°
↑ 04:26
↓ 22:14
Jul13°7°
↑ 04:49
↓ 22:02
Aug13°7°
↑ 05:48
↓ 21:00
Sep11°5°
↑ 06:51
↓ 19:39
Oct7°3°
↑ 07:53
↓ 18:18
Nov4°0°
↑ 08:01
↓ 16:08
Dec1°-2°
↑ 08:51
↓ 15:39
What's included in entry
- Race number
- Bib and timing chip
- Checkpoint support and bus transfers
- Finish crystal goblet
Prices & signup
- 96 miles130.00 EUR
FAQ
Do I need prior ultramarathon experience?
Yes — the event is open only to those who have completed the West Highland Way (or an equivalent race) in under 30 hours.
What happens if I need to withdraw?
You can withdraw at any of the 9 checkpoint locations or road crossings; drop bags are collected and transported to the finish.
Is there a cut-off time?
The overall time limit is 35 hours; check‑point cut‑offs are set to maintain an average of 2.7mph over the course.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:29:35 AM
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