This is a copy of the new page from the old whw web site so the links won't all work but will give you an idea of what was posted in the build up to the 2012 race and the few months afterwards.
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Robin Wombill's race report added to reports page.
Thursday 9th August 2012
Caroline Gibson's race report added to reports page.
Have I missed any? If so please let me know johnkynaston@westhighlandwayrace.org
More stats from the 2012 race. This time comparing age groups.
Thursday 5th July 2012
Photos from 2012 race now on Images page.
If anyone else took photos and have posted them somewhere please let me johnkynaston@westhighlandwayrace.org know and I'll add the link.
Great video of the race featuring Grant and Iain Cairns.
Stats on number of Male and Female finishers
Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Interesting stats about the race and who finished.
So a higher percentage of finishers from those running for the first time.
Did they want it more? Discuss!
How about male v female?
Slightly higher percentage of men than women finished.
Thanks to those who have pointed out some errors in the list of all time finishers. I've now amended it.
Please let me (johnkynaston@westhighlandwayrace.org) know if you see any more errors.
Full splits from 2012 race now on results page.
These include positions for each leg (note that it includes any time spent at checkpoints)
Monday 2nd July 2012
The all time list of finishers and pb's has now been updated to include
2012 times and posted on results page.
More race reports added to reports page including 'youngest' finisher
Antonia Johnson.
Saturday 30th June 2012
History page updated after 2012 race.
Andy Johns and Gavin Orr put together a graph showing positions
of the top 20 at each checkpoint. (click on picture to enlarge)
Friday 29th June 2012
Podcast episode 22 is now available.
Interview with Caroline Gibson about her race.
Yet more race reports added to reports page
Some great stories to read and inspire
Thursday 28th June 2012
More race reports added to reports page
If I have missed any please let me know johnkynaston@westhighlandwayrace.org
and I'll add them
Results sheets updated with a few split corrections.
If you see any other mistakes with splits please let me know and I'll amend.
Monday 25th June 2012
Jonathan Mackintosh's race report added to reports page
Official 2012 results with splits now available.
2012 Results as an excel spreadsheet
Congratulations to all who ran the race over the weekend in truly horrendous conditions. 172 runners set off from Milngavie at 1am and 119 finished the race at Fort William.
Congratulations to Terry Conway, Men's Winner and Rosie Bell, Female Winner.
I'm just finalising a few of the splits and hope to post the official results asap. For now a provisional list is available. If anyone sees any glaring errors please let me (John Kynaston) know. Thanks
In the days to come lots of photos and reports from the race. If you have any photos or write a report please let me know where they are and I will link them to this site. johnkynaston@westhighlandwayrace.org
Friday 22nd June 2012
Start list now stands at 173.
Wednesday 20th June 2012
Sadly 5 more runners have had to withdraw. So we stand at 177.
Full list of runners and those who have had to withdraw available.
Sean Stone's Friday night briefing
Sean will brief all runners at 12.30am just before the start of the race but we thought it would be helpful if runners and support crews could read in advance.
Monday 18th June 2012
Start list now stands at 182.
Full list of runners and those who have had to withdraw available.
Saturday 16th June 2012
Podcast episode 21 is now available.
The race is now less than one week away!
Iain Wilson race profile added to the 2012 entries
Thursday 14th June 2012
Great video made by Grant Cairns .....
Tuesday 12th June 2012
Keith Hughes' profile added to 2012 entries. Anymore to come?
Thursday 7th June 2012
Just a reminder to all runners that you need to complete your support crew details by Saturday 9th June 2012.
Full entry list with race numbers is now available on 2012 entries page.
Also as an excel spreadsheet
For interest the numbers were allocated by those who have requested a specific number have been given it, and the others have been allocated in order of time of entry.
Tuesday 5th June 2012
Podcast episode 20 is now available.
There will be an updated start list with race numbers posted in a few days.
Thursday 31st May 2012
Just a reminder that your merchandising forms should be returned to Adrian Stott at Run and Become by close of play today.
Further comment from Adrian regarding orders .....
'Orders received by Monday 4th June 2012 will secure items wanted. Any orders after this date will still be welcome as there will be spare stock but we cannot guarantee that all sizes will be available on race weekend.'
Shop page updated with new 2012 merchandise
Monday 28th May 2012
Last Date to withdraw and receive a £55 refund is 31st May 2012
Please note that if you withdraw after 31st May 2012 there is no refund from your entry fee but if you do have to withdraw please let Ian Beattie know so he can offer the place to someone else.
Podcast episode 19 is now available.
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Start list now stands at 201. Full details of all entries and withdrawals.
Race instructions have been emailed out.
Plus Race Merchandise details and information for Support Teams.
Podcast episode 18 is now available.
Monday 14th May 2012
Podcast episode 17 is now available.
Sunday 13th May 2012
whw race 2012 Runner Instructions added to Race Information Page
This will also be sent by email during the week
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Latest news on the start list ....
238 runners were accepted at the end of October 2011. 30 of them have had to withdraw for various reasons so we stand at 208 at the moment.
I've added a couple of columns on the start line spreadsheet to include club and age on race day.
Monday 7th May 2012
Podcast episode 16 is now available.
Friday 4th May 2012
Start list now stands at 214.
Full list with who has had to withdraw available.
Thursday 26th April 2012
Podcast episode 15 is now available.
Sunday 22nd April 2012
Podcast episode 14 is now available.
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Message from Ian Beattie:
I am pleased to announce that Lindsays Solicitors has become a sponsor of the
West Highland Way Race. Lindsays will look after the general legal requirements
of the race, and as part of this arrangement has prepared the necessary legal
documentation to convert the West Highland Way Race Association into a company
limited by guarantee. This status will provide greater protection to the race as a whole
and to those involved in its organisation. The current committee members (Ian Beattie,
John Kynaston, Sean Stone and Adrian Stott) have been appointed as the first
directors of the new company.
More details about Lindsays….
Lindsays is delighted to sponsor the West Highland Way Race. With offices in Edinburgh,
Glasgow, North Berwick and the Scottish Borders we are an award winning law firm that
combines high levels of service with legal expertise to tailor the best possible outcomes
and results for you, your business, or your family.
We work with a wide range of businesses, from high-growth start-ups, to family businesses,
to blue-chips. We also work extensively for charities, universities and financial institutions. Whatever your sector and whatever the scale of your business, we provide high quality, specialist advice, coupled with a commitment to getting results.
We also work with individuals and families helping them plan more effectively for the
future and advising on specific issues as they arise.
For more information visit Lindsays web site
Lindsays is pleased to offer anyone involved in the West Highland Way Race a 15% discount
on a range of services. For more information about this offer please see the flyer.
Monday 9th April 2012
Podcast episode 13 is now available.
Start line list now stands at 226.
Full list including withdrawals.
Monday 2nd April 2012
Podcast episode 12 is now available.
Tuesday 27th March 2012
West Highland Way Race and SAMH Join Forces
The West Highland Way Race has joined forces with the Scotland’s leading Mental
Health Charity SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and their National programme
Get Active which aims to improve Scotland's mental health through participation in, and engagement with, physical activity and sport. There is lots of evidence that participation
in regular physical activity (including sport, exercise, active living and dance) is good for
you in many ways. It can promote good mental health, prevent mental ill health and improve
the quality of life of people who experience mental health problems.
Launched by their Ambassador Sir Chris Hoy, you can find out more by visiting
the SAMH web site
Sunday 25th March 2012
Podcast episode 11 is now available.
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Inspiration Night
Videos of the talks .....
Ken & Sue Walker - Supporting ultra runners
Dr Chris Ellis - Disorders of Prolonged exertion
Adrian Stott - The Limits of performance
Dr Andrew Murray - Nutrition for Ultramarathon
Inspiration Night
We had a great time last night in Edinburgh with over 100 present.
Videos and podcasts to come of the talks but in the meantime here
are the powerpoint presentations (in pdf form) ....
Ken & Sue Walker - Supporting ultra runners
Dr Chris Ellis - Disorders of Prolonged exertion
Adrian Stott - The Limits of performance
Dr Andrew Murray - Nutrition for Ultramarathon
Ken & Sue referred to 3 documents in their presentation ...
WHW2009 Requirements(1) Team Twinnies.xls
(Please note some of the checkpoints from 2009 are different to 2012 so check
on this web site for this year's race)
Monday 19th March 2012
Podcast episode 10 is now available.
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Over a 100 folk have signed up so far for next Monday (19th March)
Inspiration Night in Edinburgh and still rising. There is still time to
sign up, and if anyone who intends coming along but hasn't booked
could you please visit the 'Run & Become' Web site and contact Adrian.
It will really help with the catering. Thanks
Tuesday 13th March 2012
Podcast episode 9 is now available.
Friday 9th March 2012
All time list of results updated to include all the safety finishers.
Monday 5th March 2012
Podcast episode 8 is now available.
Monday 27th February 2012
Thanks to Geraldine MacInnes ...
After being involved in the race for the last 10 years, Geraldine MacInnes has decided to step down from the committee. Geraldine looked after Race Control for many years, working closely with Dario, and made a huge contribution to the development of the race over that period.
On behalf of all the runners, the committee would like to thank Geraldine for all her hard work, and to wish her all the best for the future.
Podcast episode 7 is now available.
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Congratulations to Richie & Helen Cunningham on the birth of their son,
Daniel Ewan, who arrived at 11.22am today weighing 5lbs 5ozs.
Richie writes, 'Mum and baby doing fine, Dad just about coping;-)
Monday 20th February 2012
Podcast episode 6 is now available.
Wednesday 15th February 2012
141 profiles now on the site - can we reach 200???
Tuesday 14th February 2012
THE 2012 TRAINING AND INSPIRATION EVENING
is set for Monday 19th March 2012, 7-9.30pm.
Please note new venue from previous years close to Run and Become's new location in Queensferry Street (opening Weds Mar 7th.) Hopefully we have brought together a mix
of folk to inform and inspire you all as you prepare for this years event. Remember you
don't have to be running this years event to come along, anyone with their own similar
challenge lined up for this year is welcome.
Please use the link on the Run and Become blog post to book your place/places.
Monday 13th February 2012
Podcast episode 5 is now available.
DVD of 2005 Race Closing Distance.
You may need to download it from your browser. Be warned it is big.
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Podcast episode 4 is now available.
Sunday 5th February 2012
Please note Winter Opening Times for 'The Real Food Cafe'
Friday: 12noon-8pm
Saturday: 12noon-7pm
Sunday: 12noon-7pm
Until Friday 23rd March 2012 when they will open 7 days a week once
again until the end of October.
'The Real Food Cafe' have supported the whw race over
the last few years so when you are out for a run, call in
and enjoy some of their excellent food.
Thursday 2nd February 2012
You can now subscribe to whw Podcasts
Tuesday 31st January 2012
Podcast episode 3 is now available.
Sunday 29th January 2012
132 profiles now on the web site. Still another 100 to go!
Monday 23rd January 2012
Podcast episode 2 is now available.
Short video (12mins 38secs) of the whw training weekend ...
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Some photos from the training weekend.
From Ian Beattie ...
'We are delighted to announce that the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha has offered to open up
on WHW race day between around 3am and 7am, giving support crews the chance to
buy coffee, tea and hot rolls. It is great to see another local business becoming
involved in the race, and hopefully a lot of people will take advantage of this facility.'
Thursday 19th January 2012
A new splits calculator added to the web site. Find out more.
Kenny Robertson has produced a pdf file of Saturday's run for anyone
who would like to recce the route before Saturday.
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Podcasts added to site. Episode 1 is available now!
Sunday 8th January 2012
Do you have a time goal in time for the whw race and wonder what splits you should be aiming for? If so go to whw splits calculator to see details of how to work out what to aim for.
Friday 6th January 2012
Training weekend details added to training weekend page.
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
101 profiles now on site.
Friday 23rd December 2011
94 profiles now on site. Can we reach 100 by Christmas Day?
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Interesting competition on 'fromrecoverytobeyond' blog.'
Have a look and enter.
Monday 12th December 2011
50 profiles now on site. I'm hoping for the rest to come in?!?
They make really interesting reading.
Here are 3 good ways to keep in touch with the race ...
1. whw race forum - if you are not a member please follow the simple registration steps.
If you are visit regularly and contribute. There's always something interesting being posted.
2. whw family facebook page- if you are on facebook go to our page, click to join and we'll accept you!!
3. whw twitter - if you use twitter become a follower of WHWRace
Saturday 10th December 2011
Profile pictures of runners uploaded to Flickr
Thursday 8th December 2011
Profiles of all runners ...
An email has been sent asking for each runner to send in a photo and
short comment about themselves. Go to 2012 entries to see the first
few that have been sent. More will be added as they are sent in.
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Full list of entries posted on web site.
The committee have decided to accept 238 runners for the 2012 race.
Sunday 4th December 2011
2012 Race - Update on Entry Process
There were 259 entries for the 2012 race. We have now reviewed these, and
have identified 21 entrants who we feel do not have sufficient experience to be
given a place in the 2012 race. Hopefully these people will gain more experience
throughout 2012, and will enter again for a future race.
We have decided to accept the remaining 238 entrants to the 2012 race.
We believe we can do this and still be confident that the starting field will
not exceed 200, as there will inevitably be withdrawals between now and race day.
As a result of this we will not allocate any further places until the number of people
on the start list falls below 200. In the event that the entry list falls below 200,
we would consider accepting late entries. If you wish to be considered for such
a place should the opportunity arise, please e-mail me at
ianbeattie@westhighlandwayrace.org.
If at any stage you need to withdraw from the 2012 race, please advise me
by e-mail at the same address as above. If your withdrawal is advised on or
before 31 May 2012, £55 of your entry fee will be refunded. No refunds will
be made for withdrawals advised after 31 May 2012.
Ian Beattie
Race Director
Thursday 1st December 2011
Entries for 2012 Race are now closed
As there were 259 entries for the 200 places there will be a ballot.
The successful entries will be notified by email after 5th December 2011 and the
entry list posted here in mid December.
Details of the ballot on the entry page.
Saturday 26th November 2011
Congratulations to Dale & Rob who ran the whw in 27hrs 10mins yesterday
and today in atrocious conditions.
Some great photos from Dave Morrow added to images page
Photos taken on a 2 day whw walk from Bridge of Orchy to Fort William.
Thursday 24th November 2011
Update on Race Entry ...
So far there are 225 entries with less than a week to go. The Committee will meet to discuss
the entries on 5th December 2011 and the individuals who are successful will be notified
by email in the days after that.
The full list of entries will be posted on this web site in mid-December.
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Race report - Betty Hall (1998) added to reports page
Monday 21st November 2011
Training weekend latest news ...
There are a couple of places left at the Oak Tree on Friday 20th and
Saturday 21st January 2012 for the training weekend. If you are still interested
in attending and have not yet reserved a place, please contact the Oak Tree
directly on 01360 870357 to enquire about availability.
If you have reserved a place and have not yet paid, please arrange to do so by
phoning the Oak Tree on the same number.
Wednesday 16th November 2011
Entries for the 2012 race have now reached 198.
If you want to enter you have until the end of November 2011
Friday 4th November 2011
Training weekend latest news ....
There are only a few rooms left now:
1 family room with a double bed and 2 bunks, for both nights;
7 places in the bunkhouse for both nights
Contact Ian Beattie if you want to join us
ianbeattie@westhighlandrace.org
Monday 31st October 2011
2012 Race entries are now open.
Remember you have the whole of November to get your entry in.
Go to entry page for full details of the entry procedure.
WHW MERCHANDISE SALE .... on shop page
Sunday 30th October 2011
Congratulations to Richie Cunningham (2010 & 2011 whw winner) on his marriage to Helen on Saturday 29th October 2011.
Friday 28th October 2012
Rooms left as follows:
1 double for the Saturday only
4 twin rooms for both nights, plus a couple of spaces for people who don’t mind sharing
2 family rooms that both sleep 4 for both nights
8 spaces in the bunkhouse for both nights.
The hotel has agreed to keep the bookings open for another week or so.
Refunds
I believe I have now posted cheques to everyone who is due a refund from the 2011 race.
These should be received by the middle of next week at the latest. If you have not received
a cheque by then and think you should have had one, please get in touch with me ianbeattie@westhighlandwayrace.org
Tuesday 25th October 2012
UPDATE on whw training weekend ...
20 signed up so far. Only 3 double rooms & 1 deluxe double left.
Plenty of room in twin rooms.
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Interesting article about 1990 whw race in an old copy of Scotland's Runner
(Page 17)
Monday 24th October 2011
STOP PRESS ... details of a 'WHW training weekend’ on 20/21 January 2012
at the Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha added to the training page.
Sunday 23rd October 2011
Congratulations to Paul & Vicky Hart on the birth of their daughter
Annabel Isla Hart. She was born on Saturday 7.45am weighing
9lbs 3.5ozs. Mother and baby doing well and Daddy very proud!
Saturday 22nd October 2011
History of the race (rewritten by Murdo McEwan)
posted on history page
Wednesday 19th October 2011
We are pleased to announce that the 2010 and 2011
WEST HIGHLAND WAY RACES will give 4 qualifying points for
2012 UTMB (Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc) registrations.
Tuesday 18th October 2011
faq page (frequently asked questions) added to race info page
Sunday 16th October 2011
Scott Bradley's 2009 Race Report added to site
Saturday 15th October 2011
Video of Fiona Rennie ....
RUNNING WILD Documentary, Directed by Pete Rennie Produced by Helen Brogan
A documentary tracking the life of ultra-distance runner Fiona and her family.
Thursday 13th October 2011
Search engine added to site
Wednesday 12th October 2011
Message from Ian Beattie re race refunds ....
'I am very aware that there are still a number of people who withdrew from the 2011 race
prior to 1 June but have not yet received a refund. If you are in this category, please
accept my sincere apologies for the delay. We had a number of problems with the Paypal
entry system (and won't be using it again) but these have now been resolved, and I expect
to be in a position to get a refund to everyone due within the next couple of weeks. Once
that is done there shouldn't be anything else to do for the 2011 race, and I'll be able to
turn my full attention to 2012!'
2011 Race splits (with splits from Rowardennan) added to results
Tuesday 11th October 2011
2011 Race splits added to results
Sunday 9th October 2011
Slide show of pictures added to race info
Thursday 6th October 2011
John Millen's 2011 race report added to site
Jez Bragg's 2010 Winter whw run report added to site
Tim Downie's 2006 Winter whw run report added to site
Wednesday 5th October 2011
Murdo McEwan's 201 Winter whw run report added to site
Monday 3rd October 2011
Allan Grant's 2011 Race Report added to site
Thursday 29th September 2011
Ali Bryan-Jones' training plan added to training
Results Archive of results corrected and expanded with more information - Thanks Tim Downie
Wednesday 28th September 2011
1989 Race Report by Susan Bailey added to reports
Twitter account added to home page - if you use twitter please join us!
Monday 26th September 2011
Entries for the 2012 race open on Tuesday 1st November 2011 – full details
on entry page
At the recent committee meeting it was agreed that Ian Beattie would take
on the position of Race Director. Ian can be contacted at ianbeattie@westhighlandwayrace.org or by mobile on 07939 535523.
Due to other commitments Stan Bland has decided to step down as the race webmaster. The committee would like to thank Stan for the huge amount of work he has put in over the last 2 years, and hope to see him competing again in the 2012 race.
John Kynaston has kindly agreed to replace him in the role. We look forward to having John on board.