Trail Running

West Highland Way Race

Trail Running covering 152.9 km with up to 4,400 m D+ in Milngavie (Scotland, United Kingdom)

LocationMilngavie, Scotland, United KingdomShow on map(55.9417° N, 4.3167° W)
Date & StatusJune 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +4,400 m

West Highland Way Race is an endurance sporting event in Milngavie, Scotland, GB focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The competition program features West Highland Way Race (95 Miles / 153 km) (152.89 km, +4,400 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (westhighlandwayrace.org).

Official website
West Highland Way Race in Milngavie (Work: "Buttermere Fell and High Crag", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Buttermere Fell and High Crag" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
West Highland Way Race (95 Miles / 153 km)Trail Running152.89 km+4,400 m4 m - 1,852 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

West Highland Way Race (95 Miles / 153 km)152.89 km
Distance
152.89 km
Elevation gain
+4,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,400 m D-
Altitude range
4 m - 1,852 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.8 % / 10.4 %
Course format
Loop course
152.89 km+4,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS55.9417° N, 4.3167° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 4 m to 1,852 m above sea level (+4,400 m D+, -4,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,852 m·at 89.8 km·Ø 5.8 %
4 m620 m1,236 m1,852 m0 km30.6 km61.2 km91.7 km122.3 km152.9 km1,852 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does West Highland Way Race take place?

West Highland Way Race takes place in Milngavie, Scotland, GB (start area at coordinates 55.9417° N, 4.3167° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at West Highland Way Race?

The competition program features West Highland Way Race (95 Miles / 153 km) (152.89 km, +4,400 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for West Highland Way Race?

The main competition (West Highland Way Race (95 Miles / 153 km) over 152.89 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,400 m of elevation gain and -4,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 4 m and 1,852 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for West Highland Way Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (westhighlandwayrace.org).