By Way Of The Glen
170 mile ultramarathon from Glasgow to Inverness, following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way through the Scottish Highlands.
| Date | Thursday 2nd July, 2026 |
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| Distance | Ultra |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Location | Milngavie Train Station |
| Town/City | Glasgow |
| Area | West of Scotland |
| Start postcode | G62 8PG |
| Start time | 4:00pm |
Results Organiser
By Way of The Glen is a 170 mile ultramarathon organised by Rocket Events, taking runners from Milngavie to Inverness along two of Scotland's most iconic long distance trails. The route follows the West Highland Way before joining the Great Glen Way, creating an unforgettable point to point challenge through the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
The fully waymarked course covers approximately 170 miles with around 24,000 feet of ascent, passing lochs, forests, mountains and glens on its journey north. Competitors must complete the West Highland Way section within the event cut off before continuing towards Inverness, with checkpoints, drop bag support and live tracking provided throughout the race.
Open only to experienced ultrarunners who have previously completed races of 70 miles or more, By Way of The Glen is one of Scotland's most demanding endurance events, offering a true test of physical resilience, navigation and determination across some of the country's most spectacular landscapes.
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| Results | Status |
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| 2026 results | Organiser |
| 2025 results | Organiser |
| 2023 results | Organiser |
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