West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon
The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £157 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.
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West Highland Way Race's ultramarathon is a point-to-point course that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.
How hilly is the West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon?
Course profile not yet available for this race.
The course is a point-to-point course. It starts at Milngavie and finishes at Fort William. The surface is predominantly trail.
What are realistic finish times?
Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.
Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 35-hour cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a mountain backdrop.
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £157 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £287 |
West Highland Way Race's ultramarathon is covered by our verified fact set; see the data table for specifics.
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100
Expect typical race-day temperatures around 14°C, winds near 19 kph and about 4 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.
Verdict
The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £157 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.