Cape Wrath Ultra

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  • Date Sun 1st August 2021 - Sun 8th August 2021
  • Location Highland Council

Event summary

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is an exhilarating multi-stage ultra running event organised by Ourea Events, set to take place from Sun 1st August to Sun 8th August 2021 in the stunning Highland Council of Scotland. This 8-day expedition race covers a challenging 400km route, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath - the most northwesterly point in the British Isles. Participants will traverse ancient footpaths and remote tracks, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and the crashing ocean. With tented accommodation, meals provided, and equipment transported each day, runners can focus on the incredible journey through some of the world's most inspirational landscapes, including Morar, Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherland. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands while pushing your limits in this epic ultra-running expedition.

Cape Wrath Ultra

Sun 1st August 2021 - Sun 8th August 2021

Two hikers walk alongside a reflective mountain pond, surrounded by rocky terrain and patches of grass. Majestic mountains rise in the background under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. The scene captures the tranquility and beauty of a highland trek.

Organiser's Description

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a truly unique multi-stage ultra running event - the UK's answer to the Marathon des Sables.

Staged by the same team that brought you the inspirational Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ is a once in a lifetime, 8-day expedition race weaving 400km through the Highlands of Scotland.

Starting in Fort William, the race takes participants on an incredible journey linking ancient footpaths and remote tracks to the furthest northwesterly point of the British Isles, Cape Wrath. With towering mountains on one side and the crashing ocean on the other, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ travels through stunning scenery and remote wilderness with every step north.

Winding through the beautiful lochs, glens and mountains of the Scottish Highlands, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ is an ultra-running expedition through some of the world's most inspirational landscapes, including Morar, Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland.

As a supported ultra-running expedition, participants’ equipment is transported each day with tented accommodation and meals provided at the overnight camps.

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