PB potential
- Cairngorms Ultra Trail
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A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCairngorms Ultra Trail has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and value score.
| Metric | West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon | Cairngorms Ultra Trail |
|---|---|---|
| PB potential | 89/100 | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 45.8% | 46.5% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 3.5% | 2.8% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 27.1% | 26.0% |
| Steep-up share | 8.6% | 8.0% |
| Downhill share | 27.1% | 27.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,703 m | 948 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 17.7 m/km | 15.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 5,790 m | 3,550 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 337 m | 187 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 2,748 m | 949 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -46 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 32.9% | 25.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 52 m | 340 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 7 m | 339 m |
| Median finish context (s) | 26:36:29 | Unavailable |
| Value | 60/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Beginner-friendliness | 71/100 | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £157 | £67 ✓ |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £287 | £197 ✓ |
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.
| Fact | West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon | Cairngorms Ultra Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-06-20 | 2026-06-13 |
| Location | Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland | Braemar, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 152.9 km | 60 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Loop |
| Surface | Trail | 33% singletrack trail (20km), 62% off Road ATV tracks / forest roads (38.5km), 5% minor roads (3.5km) |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Road, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Moorland, City, Historic | Mountain, Countryside, Parkland, Forest, Moorland, Riverside, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Nighttime, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 2,703 m | 948 m |
| Climbing density | 17.7 m/km | 15.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 2,748 m | 949 m |
| Net elevation | -46 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 32.9% | 25.0% |
| Flat grade share | 45.8% | 46.5% |
| GAP factor | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Cutoff | 35:00:00 | 12:30:00 |
| Field cap | 300 | Unavailable |
| Latest finishers | 195 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Qualifier | Open |
| Entry fee | £157 | £67 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £287 | £197 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | 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.
Cairngorms Ultra Trail has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.