Cape Wrath Ultra

Ourea Events

From Ourea Events

Sunday 1st – Sunday 8th August 2021 Past event

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Cape Wrath Ultra®, hosted by Ourea Events from August 1 to August 8, 2021! This unique multi-stage ultra running event, often dubbed the UK's answer to the Marathon des Sables, invites athletes to embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the breathtaking Highlands of Scotland. Covering an impressive 400km, the race starts in Fort William and leads participants to the stunning Cape Wrath, the northwesternmost point of the British Isles.

With towering mountains and crashing ocean waves as your backdrop, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ promises a remarkable experience through the wild beauty of Morar, Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherland. This supported ultra-running expedition ensures that your equipment is transported daily, allowing you to focus on conquering the incredible landscape while enjoying tented accommodation and delicious meals at overnight camps. Don't miss your chance to take part in this extraordinary running adventure that combines challenge, camaraderie, and the stunning scenery of Scotland!

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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.

Location

Fort William, UK

Ourea Events

Ourea Events

Our mission: To create world-class events that inspire participants to take on challenging and life-affirming adventures. Our vision: To contribute towards a better society by delivering events that are socially and environmentally responsible. Our values: Integrity – we operate our business fairly and sustainably. Community – we respect our highly valued communities of participants, volunteers, staff and event stakeholders. Authenticity – we organise events with genuine challenge at their core.

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