Expected August 2027
Distance
Climb
Terrain
A 53 mile (85 km) way-marked trail ultramarathon along the southern 53 miles of Scotland's iconic West Highland Way trail through the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National park from Milngavie to Tyndrum, Scotland.
West Highland Way trail
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park
Point-to-point from Milngavie to Tyndrum
Qualification
Start / Finish
Milngavie (close to Glasgow)
Tyndrum (Highland village)
What to bring
Emergency foil blanket
Waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams
Waterproof trousers with taped seams
Head torch/lamp
Charged/switched on mobile phone
What you get
Chip timing
Race photos
Free showers at race finish
Free post-race massage
Event Afterparty in marquee (BYOB & Donation Bar)
Free official event photos
Free luggage transport from start to race finish
Sponsor stalls at race finish
On the day
Showers
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
You must have completed an ultramarathon, a road marathon under 5 hours, or a trail marathon (any time) after 1st January 2024. If you haven't, you have until 1st June 2026 to do so.
Yes, if a particular gender sells out, a waiting list will be opened for that gender.
Yes, there is a drop bag system with 3 food drop bags available.
No, runners are not allowed external support at any time. No support runners/pacers.
Yes, the route is fully way-marked, so no navigation is required.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Milngavie, United Kingdom
Expected August 2027
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