West Highland Way Race
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West Highland Way Race
The West Highland Way Race is a 96 mile ultramarathon run along the West Highland Way route from Milngavie Station to the Nevis Centre in Fort William. The event has a time limit of 35 hours and includes 14,760 ft of ascent. Competitors must pass through a series of checkpoints, each with specified time limits.
Participants are required to have a motorised support team for backup during the route. Entry requires adequate relevant experience; specifically, entrants must have completed a minimum of a 65K trail race. Competitors must be aged 20 years or older on race day.
Entry arrangements for the listed edition closed on Sunday 30 November 2025. Entry fees were listed as £157 for affiliated members and £160 for unaffiliated entrants. A bonus of £1,500 is available to any male or female setting a new course record.
The event is organised by The West Highland Way Race and is staged on the West Highland Way route between Milngavie and Fort William. Full entry criteria, rules, cancellation and disclaimer information are provided by the organiser for each edition of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
