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date confirmedWest Highland Way Race
West Highland Way Race
Next edition: Saturday, 19 June 2027Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland
Scotland's original trail ultra runs the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, with a small field, Highland exposure and a 35-hour limit over roughly 95 miles.
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Distance95 mi
Ascent4,499m*
Climb / km29.4m
Cutoff35h
Cutoff pace13:44/km
Technicality7.1/10
EntryNot verified
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
19 June 2027
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6.6/ 10
Hard
High evidence confidence · 89% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by substantial race distance, technical terrain, exposure and self-sufficiency. 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 percent5.9 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent7.1 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent5.4 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent6.5 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect sustained upland ground and meaningful climbing, exposed moorland where weather can amplify the difficulty.
trailmountainmoorlandmixed
Climbing density
29.4m 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 13:44 per kilometre (22:07 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace13:44/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.
2.2/10 suitability
Navigation
fully marked
The route is described as marked, but runners should still read the final race instructions.
Exposure & kit
extensive kit
Significant overnight running is likely for many entrants. Lighting, temperature management and sleep strategy can materially affect the outcome.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for West Highland Way Race, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Support levelsemi-supported
LogisticsAccommodation nearby
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 organiser confirms 19 June 2027, a 300-runner limit, 95 miles, approximately 14,760ft and a 35-hour limit. Ballot registration is scheduled for 1–14 October 2026; an announcement incorrectly calls 1 October a Tuesday, so the valid ISO dates are retained. A prior 96-mile listing remains a route-measurement variant. Entry price is not yet verified.
- Successful source check
- 4 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 4 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Still unverified: entry price.
Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.
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