West Highland Way
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Event overview
Running Adventures offers a three-day, guided ultra run along the West Highland Way in Scotland from Milngavie to Fort William on 9-12 June 2026. The route covers a total of 96 miles | 154 km with 4,312 m (12,143 ft) of elevation. The trip uses different overnight stops each night and runs as a small group.
- Day 1: 34 miles | 54 km - Milngavie to Inversnaid via Conic Hill and Loch Lomond
- Day 2: 26 miles | 42 km - Inversnaid to Bridge of Orchy via Beinn Odhar and Beinn Dorain
- Day 3: 36 miles | 58 km - Bridge of Orchy to Fort William via Buachaille Etive Mor, Glen Coe, and the Devil’s Staircase
Logistics and entry requirements
Price is £680 per person, with a place secured by a £100 deposit and the remaining balance due 10 weeks before the event. Included are mixed gender shared-room accommodation, luggage transfers between stages, a guided run led by a qualified trail running coach and mountain leader, coaching advice, and event photos and video. One Running Adventures guided ultra run for preparation is included. Snacks, meals, travel to Milngavie, travel from Fort William, travel insurance, and taxi or public transport for skipped days are not included.
Entry criteria require the ability to run at an average pace of 10 min/mile (6:15 min/km) for prolonged periods on undulating trail and completion of a 31 miles | 50 km ultra within 6:30 hrs prior to entry or within six months of the challenge; exceptions may be discussed for mountain races or longer ultras. Regular buses and trains run between Glasgow and Milngavie; buses provide a direct return option from Fort William. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.