Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon vs West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHighland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon or West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on value score, conditions and entry fee.
Route comparison snapshot
Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.1%
- flat grade share
- 37.2%
- lower ascent
- 1,939 m
- climbing density
- 22.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 181 m
- maximum grade
- 29.5%
West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 45.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 2,703 m
- climbing density
- 17.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -46 m
- maximum grade
- 32.9%
| Metric | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon | West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| PB potential | Unavailable | 89/100 |
| Flat grade share | 37.2% | 45.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.1% | 3.5% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 34.6% | 27.1% |
| Steep-up share | 13.8% | 8.6% |
| Downhill share | 28.2% | 27.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,939 m | 2,703 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 22.8 m/km | 17.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,630 m | 5,790 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 169 m | 337 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,758 m | 2,748 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 181 m | -46 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.5% | 32.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 53 m | 52 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 235 m | 7 m |
| Median finish context (s) | Unavailable | 26:36:29 |
| Value | 66/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Beginner-friendliness | Unavailable | 71/100 |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £125 ✓ | £157 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £255 ✓ | £287 |
Flat grade share
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 45.8% Favoured
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 3.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 17.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Median finish context (s)
Value
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 66/100 Favoured
Beginner-friendliness
Scenic score
Conditions
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 77/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £125 Favoured
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £255 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon | West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Milngavie, Scotland | Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 85 km | 152.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain | Trail |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | Mountain, Countryside, Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Moorland, City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination | Wilderness, Nighttime, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,939 m | 2,703 m |
| Climbing density | 22.8 m/km | 17.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,758 m | 2,748 m |
| Net elevation | 181 m | -46 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.5% | 32.9% |
| Flat grade share | 37.2% | 45.8% |
| GAP factor | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Cutoff | 14:15:00 | 35:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 300 |
| Latest finishers | Unavailable | 195 |
| Entry model | Open | Qualifier |
| Entry fee | £125 | £157 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £255 | £287 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Milngavie, Scotland
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland
Actual distance
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 85 km
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 152.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Trail
Elevation character
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Hilly
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Trail, Mixed
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Moorland, City, Historic
Atmosphere
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Nighttime, Destination
Technicality
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Technical
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,939 m
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 2,703 m
Climbing density
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 22.8 m/km
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 17.7 m/km
Total descent
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,758 m
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 2,748 m
Net elevation
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 181 m
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- -46 m
Max absolute grade
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 29.5%
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 32.9%
Flat grade share
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 37.2%
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 45.8%
GAP factor
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 6.1%
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 3.5%
Cutoff
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 14:15:00
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 35:00:00
Field cap
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 300
Latest finishers
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- 195
Entry model
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Open
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- Qualifier
Entry fee
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £125
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- £157
Lowest modelled true cost
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £255
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- £287
Cost model origin
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- National Average
- West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
- National Average
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon or West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon?
West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.