The Highland Ultra
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About the race
The Highland Ultra is a 125 km coastal mountain ultra on the Knoydart Peninsula in the West Highlands of Scotland. The route sits within an 85 square mile area of remote terrain that is reachable only by sea or on foot. Base camp and the finish are at Longbeach, Inverie, and the race starts in the village of Inverie. Competitors arrive and depart the race area by boat.
The course runs over mountain trails and bogs with frequent ascents across rocky mountains separated by broad glens, rivers and high lochs. The area is bordered to the north and south by the sea lochs Nevis and Hourn. Wildlife that may be seen includes golden and sea eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins and minky whale.
The event comprises three race stages held over three days within a four day event. Accommodation is in tents. Each runner must carry all items on the mandatory kit list; drinking water and boiling water for meal preparation are provided at camps and drinking water is available at checkpoints. Checkpoints are placed at approximately 10 km intervals and include a small shelter and a qualified medic. Entry requires recent endurance experience and the organisers ask that entrants have completed a marathon length event within the previous 12 months. Entry places are limited and the published fee is £795 per athlete or two equal payments of £397.50. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.