I have been putting the whwrace podcast out for the last 7 years and we are now up to episode 157. The podcasts are available on the website to download or you can subscribe on iTunes (Apple) or Google Podcast (Android) – search for whwrace. For the 2020 race I will be following 6 runners […]
Message from Ian Beattie, Race Director…. We have now carried out the ballot for the 2020 Altra West Highland Way Race. I have sent an email to everyone who entered to let them know if they have been successful or not. The 300 people who have been offered a place are shown below. Those who
Entries for the 2020 ALTRA West Highland Way Race open on 1st November 2019 with two major changes taking place. The event has a new title sponsor in ALTRA, the footwear company, very popular with many ultra distance runners. Previous title sponsor RON HILL will still be involved as a supporting partner. A further development
The entries for the 2020 WHW Race will be open throughout November 2019 on SI Entries. We have decided to make some changes to the rules around support for the 2020 race. A summary of the new support rules is outlined below: Having motorised support for the full race remains a condition of race entry.
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My preparation in the weeks leading up to the West Highland Way Race is never the same. This year, the wedding of my stepson Stephen and his fiancée Gillian in the Dominican Republic at the end of May meant that things had to be done a bit earlier than usual. Final race instructions were sent
2019 West Highland Way Race – some thoughts from Ian Beattie Read More »
Alan Young took a number of photos at the finish and the prizegiving. They are on our whw race Facebook page but hopefully you will be able to view them … Finish Photos Price Giving Photos
WEST HIGHLAND WAY RACE PREVIEW by Adrian Stott Scotland’s iconic point to point ultra distance race, the 95 mile West Highland Way takes place this weekend. The event starts from Milngavie just north of Glasgow at 1am Saturday morning June 22nd. 238 runners will toe the start line, all with the aim of trying to
The 2019 West Highland Way Race starts at 1am on Saturday 22nd June. If you want to follow the race then here is the link Note it will go live when the race starts.
We have been informed that the field we normally use at Auchtertyre is too wet and therefore we only have the car park before the farm. This means that we may struggle to find room for all support cars if everyone tries to arrive early. We are therefore asking that support teams (remember one car
Well, only a few days to go now. I hope everyone is feeling ready, relaxed and excited about what lies ahead. I would like to remind everyone, particularly the support crews, of a few things that will help the race go more smoothly. The rules on support are clear. Everyone needs motorised support throughout the
