The inaugural Cape Wrath Ultra™ is about to begin and it is going to take 95 brave ultra runners on the journey of lifetime through the wild landscapes of North-West Scotland.

Entries for the Cape Wrath Ultra, one of the most anticipated ultra running events of 2016, will open on Friday 5th June 2015.

The Cape Wrath Ultra™ is an 8-day expedition race weaving 400km through the Highlands of Scotland. Starting in Fort William, the race will take competitors on an incredible wilderness journey linking ancient footpaths and remote tracks to the furthest northwesterly point of the British Isles, Cape Wrath. The event will take place 22nd-29th May 2016.

Introduction

Before I start this adventure let me explain some important facts for potential Cape Wrath Ultra™ competitors.

First, I am writing this account of our journey in the hope that it will also be useful for other walkers considering the Cape Wrath Trail, and although many of the matters are transferable to the Ultra, they are not intended to be the definitive guide to the event or running the Trail - that's a more 'streamlined' set of advice that will come later. To reiterate this is NOT a description of the Cape Wrath Ultra race route!​