Trail RunningEndurance

Cape Wrath Ultra

17 May 2026

Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

Cape Wrath Ultra

Distance

400 km

Elevation

+12,850 m

Participants

300

Capacity

300

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Elite

Course profile

Mountainous

Minimum age

18+

Certified

Event description

The Cape Wrath Ultra is an epic 8-day expedition race covering 400km through the wildest and most remote landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Starting in Fort William, participants tackle technical terrain and 12,850m of elevation gain in what is widely considered one of the UK's ultimate ultra-running challenges.

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Sport

Trail Running

Distance

Endurance

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Scotland