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Cape Wrath Ultra
& Explorer 2026

Dates: 17 – 24th May 26

£299 deposit

Full event cost £1,999 - £2,199, depending on time of entry.

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Entry fee

The deposit is £299 payable on entry.

This will then still be followed by monthly instalments up to the value of the total entry fee.

£99 deposit | £1,999 total entry fee - if entering by Monday 30th June 25

£199 deposit | £2,099 total entry fee - if entering by Tuesday 30th September 25

£299 deposit | £2,199 total entry fee - if entering by Thursday 7th May 26

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What's included in an entry?

Support From the Ourea Events Office Team

While in Camp

  • camping 8 nights of tented accommodation (at each of the overnight camps).
  • camping A spacious participant marquee where you can relax and socialise with your fellow runners.
  • badge A team of motivated, supportive and encouraging volunteers to keep you going on your journey south!
  • badge An info point team ready to help in anyway they can!
  • mail Ultra Mail™ service (allowing your friends & family to send you messages during the race via the GPS Tracking page).
  • battery_charging_30 Charging stations for participants to share at overnight camps.

While on the Course

  • alt_route Flexibility to choose the Explorer Course option from the start or swap to it at any point during the event.
  • timer_play Digital race timing
  • satellite_alt Satellite tracking (with two-way communication capabilities) of participants (for safety + friends & family will be able to follow you in real time!)
  • badge Hill teams stationed along the route to check in on participant progress
  • map Bespoke, accurate, waterproof, pre-marked and annotated Harvey map of the race route.
  • phone_iphone Access to a digital version of the same Harvey map (smartphone app required).
  • backpack Transportation of your overnight bag between campsites.

Transportation

  • directions_boat A stunning journey to the start line - via ferry from Fort William across Loch Linnhe to Trislaig.
  • directions_bus Transport to start / finish points for those doing the shorter Explorer Course option.
  • directions_bus Onward transportation from checkpoints to the finish in case you need to retire.
  • directions_bus Transport via ferry and bus from Cape Wrath (finish) to Keoldale on day 8.
  • directions_bus Return transport from Keoldale to Fort William (or Inverness) on the day after the finish.

Catering

  • restaurant Pre-race meal on the Saturday evening before race start (just after the race briefing).
  • restaurant Copious quantities of breakfast, finishing snacks and dinner each day.
  • local_cafe Unlimited tea, coffee and hot and cold water for drinking.
  • restaurant Celebratory meal on the last night of the event and breakfast the following morning.

Mementos

  • trophy Finisher's medal for all finishing the full race route and for those completing the Explorer Course option.
  • apparel Cape Wrath Ultra® participant t-shirt (presented at event registration) and/or plant a tree c/o Trees not Tees.

Your Safety

  • stethoscope A team of medical professionals available for support while at the overnight camp (doctors, nurses and physiotherapists).
  • personal_injury Professional Response Team of qualified Mountain Rescue team members stationed along the course to assist in case of emergency or injury.

Who are Ourea Events?

  • crowdsource Since 2012 Ourea Events have supported 30,000 runners to reach their potential and enjoy life changing adventures around the UK.
  • workspace_premium The office team has a collective experience of over 75 years in organising premium outdoor events.
  • diversity_4 Ourea Events is committed to a programme of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  • hiking Ourea Events supports charity partners like Mountain Rescue across the UK.
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PARTICIPANT DECLARATION

Each participant must agree to the following participant declaration when completing the entry form:

I am an experienced off-road runner and believe that I have reasonable chance of completing the Cape Wrath Ultra® as it is described on this website, and declare that:

  • I am capable of being self-sufficient and making safe decisions in the Scottish Highlands;

  • I have sufficient off road running, mountain and ultra experience to understand the nature of the challenge; 

  • I will apply sound mountain judgement at all times even if it means compromising my overall race result;

  • I accept full responsibility for my own safety and any injury sustained during the event. These are not the responsibility of the event organiser, their agents or the landowners;

  • I know my limitations and I am experienced enough to make a reasoned decision whether or not to start the event and/or to retire from the event rather than jeopardise my own or other people’s safety;

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