West Highland Way Race

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Videos from our 2019 Inspiration Night at Stirling on Wednesday 27th February

Message from 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 265 runners each year, with the relatively small size of the field helping to preserve the friendly nature of the event.

2019 will see the 35th running of this great race. It would be my pleasure to welcome you in the future.

Ian Beattie - Race Director

Videos of Inspiration Night – Wed 27th Feb 2019

There was a good crowd who attended the 2019 Inspiration Night at Stirling on Wednesday 27th February. The evening sessions were recorded for those who couldn’t make it or want to watch and listen again. You can listen to the whole evening on the whwrace podcast #145 Each of the Four sessions have also been […]

Information: Ticks emerge early in February’s mild weather

Message from our Race Medic Sean Stone Taken from BBC News … Ticks, a creature that can spread a harmful infection to humans, have emerged early due to warm weather, Mountaineering Scotland has warned. The outdoor pursuits enthusiasts organisation said they had been found in locations across Scotland, including in Aberdeenshire. Lyme disease, a bacterial […]

Training and Inspiration night

Our annual training and Inspiration night of inspiring talks and chat is on Wednesday 27th February at 7pm at the usual venue at the Tollbooth Arts centre, Jail Wynd, Stirling FK8 1DE. Great line up of speakers including last years winners David McLure and Nicola Adams-Henry, together with Jamie Aarons & Norma Bone. Plus James Stewart too. Inspiration for first […]