Saturday 21st June 2025

West Highland Way Race

Race Entry

The West Highland Way is restricted to 300 runners. Registration for the ballot is open for the month of November

Welcome from the Race Director

The West Highland Way Race is one of the world’s longest established ultra-marathons, first taking place in 1985 on the long distance trail between Milngavie (just north of Glasgow) and Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

Since then it has developed a worldwide reputation as one of the ‘classic’ ultra-marathon races, attracting runners to Scotland from all over the world.  Entry is limited to 300 runners each year, with the relatively small size of the field helping to preserve the friendly nature of the event.
2024 will see the 38th running of this great race.  It would be my pleasure to welcome you in the future.

Latest News

Final Runner Instructions and Race Rules

Final Runner Instructions and Race Rules

Final Instructions and Race Rules are now available. You can view them here Final Runner Instruction…

Race GPX File available

Race GPX File available

An updated GPX file is available which includes the new route through Tyndrum. You can view and down…

Live Tracking 2024

Live Tracking 2024

This year you can follow the progress of runners as they make their way to Fort William by clicking …

Final Runner Instructions and Race Rules

Final Runner Instructions and Race Rules

Final Instructions and Race Rules are now available. You can view them here Final Runner Instruction…

Race GPX File available

Race GPX File available

An updated GPX file is available which includes the new route through Tyndrum. You can view and down…

WHW Volunteers 2024

WHW Volunteers 2024

Volunteer registration is now open. West Highland Way volunteers are quite simply the best. No sleep…

Overseas Runners

Overseas Runners

All runners need to have a vehicle and 2 support runners. This is your responsibility as a runner to…

Race History

Race History

Our Race History page has recently been updated by Adrian Stott. If you would like to find out a bit…

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