Start Time
The 2025 WHW Race will start in Milngavie at 1am on Saturday 21st June 2025
Race Entry and Ballot
Registration for the 2025 race opens on 1st November 2024 and will close at midnith on 30th November. If there are more than 300 valid entrants a ballot will be held an dthe results announced in early December
Support
It is a condition of entry that all runners must have motorised back up for the full duration of the event. Up until Auchtertyre you need at least one crew member, and from Auchtertyre onwards you need a crew of at least two people, one of whom must be capable of accompanying you during the last two stages if required.
Faster runners are not allowed to have a support runner at any point during the race, and no-one is allowed a support runner before Auchtertyre farm. You are welcome to be accompanied by a support runner (or runners) if you leave a checkpoint after the following times:
Auchtertyre – after 10hrs 30mins race time (i.e. after 11.30am)
Bridge of Orchy – after 12hrs 30mins (i.e. after 1.30pm)
Glencoe – after 14hrs 45mins (i.e. after 3.45pm)
Kinlochleven – after 17hrs 30mins (i.e. after 6.30pm)
The check point marshals will advise on whether a runner is able to have a support runner.
Compulsory Kit
Every runner must carry a space blanket and a mobile phone. There are other items of kit that you must have available if directed by a race official, although whether you need to carry them on the day will depend on the conditions at any particular time. These include the following:
A head torch, with spare batteries;
Full body waterproof clothing;
A whistle.
Prize Giving
The prize giving is an important part of the race and takes place at midday in Fort William when all finishers receive their crystal goblets
Registration and bib collection
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Checkpoints
Each runner is required to check in at a number of checkpoints throughout the race. The checkpoints and the cut-off times are as follows:
Balmaha (19miles) – 5hrs 0 mins
Beinglas Farm (42miles) – 12hrs 0 mins
Auchtertyre (51miles) – 15hrs 30 mins
Bridge of Orchy (60miles) – 18hrs 30 mins
Glencoe Ski Centre (71miles) – 23hrs 0 mins
Kinlochleven (81miles) – 28hrs 0 mins
Fort William (95miles) – 35hrs 0 mins