A new non-stop 214-mile adventure challenge event has been added to the ultra running calendar in Scotland for 2027. Cape to Glen starts at Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point on mainland Britain and travels through the Highlands to Glenfinnan, which is the location of the iconic viaduct.
The aim is to offer participants an adventure journey through some of Scotland’s most remote, rugged and spectacular landscapes. It will be a test of endurance and determination, but there are many highlights to enjoy including the stunning sands of Sandwood Bay and Kylesku waterfall (the UK’s tallest), as well as the wildly beautiful areas of Assynt, Fisherfield and Torridon. You can find out more about the route.
Cape to Glen team
The running event has been created by Cape Wrath Ltd, which is a new company founded by Chris Mills and Debs White, both of whom have years of event experience.
Chris is known for his work with Open Tracking and before that as a race director. He spends most of his working life on events of all descriptions across the UK.
Debs, who is a former headteacher, has worked on numerous multi-day ultras. She is also behind Lakeland Paws, a monthly series of canicross events, and has supported many of the best female trail runners on personal challenges and rounds.
More about Cape to Glen
The event costs £1295 to enter. It includes five aid stations; a satellite tracker for each participant; a professional hill team to monitor progress on the trail; first aid trained staff; a detailed gpx track of the route; transport from Fort William to the start of the event; a finisher’s memento; and a finisher’s meal.
To enter you must be aged 20 or more and solo entries will be vetted. The organisers are looking for evidence of multi-day experience, the ability to navigate in a challenging and remote environment and the ability to look after yourself in the mountains.
There is an overall time limit of 150 hours and timed cut-offs throughout the event, which allow for what organisers call “a consistent pace”. These will be strictly enforced and published closer to the time.
To find out more, see Cape to Glen.