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West Highland Way Challenge Race
Next edition: Saturday, 29 May 2027 – Sunday, 30 May 2027Fort William to Milngavie, Scotland
A southbound full-length West Highland Way challenge from Fort William to Milngavie, with crew support and an extended overnight time allowance.
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Distance96 mi
Ascent4,481m*
Climb / km29m
Cutoff35h
Cutoff pace13:35/km
Technicality6.5/10
Entry£150
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
29 May 2027 – 30 May 2027
This is the most relevant confirmed edition currently held for the permanent race family. Edition-specific facts should still be checked against the final organiser instructions.
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Check the official race source (opens in a new tab)Race For You difficulty
6.5/ 10
Hard
High evidence confidence · 84% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by substantial race distance, technical terrain. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.00 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent6.6 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent5.8 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent6.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent4.8 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent4.7 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect sustained upland ground and meaningful climbing, exposed moorland where weather can amplify the difficulty.
trailmountainmoorlandroadmixed
Climbing density
29m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Moderate pressure
To finish inside 35h, the raw average required is 13:35 per kilometre (21:53 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace13:35/km
PressureModerate pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
This is not designed as a first-ultra recommendation. Significant endurance, navigation or mountain-race experience is strongly advised.
1.7/10 suitability
Navigation
fully marked
The route is described as marked, but runners should still read the final race instructions.
Exposure & kit
extensive kit
Some entrants may run into darkness depending on pace and start time. Prepare lighting even if your best-case plan finishes earlier.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for West Highland Way Challenge Race, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations9 listed
Support levelfully supported
LogisticsPublic transport possible
LogisticsBag drop
LogisticsCrew access
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
Trust the source, see the gaps.
Data PartialThe current edition publishes a 35-hour main limit. Early-start copy says 37 hours, while the stated 08:00 Saturday to 22:00 Sunday window is 38 hours; that conflict is not applied to the main cutoff. GeoTracks' 2026 display of 143K is historical and is not inherited into the current 96-mile edition.
- Successful source check
- 2 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 2 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.
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