“So, next May at the start line, I’ll be the old fat bloke who looks like he’s stumbled into the race by mistake. I’ll be the guy at the back chasing the cut offs, finishing late, and suffering hard. However, with a bit of luck, and a following wind, I’ll also be the old fat bloke at the lighthouse in 8 day’s time!”

The Cape Wrath Ultra® and it’s sister event, the Dragon’s Back Race® are both tough but spectacular multi-stage ultrarunning expedition races that will take you on incredible mountain journeys here in the UK. Alan Li has completed both races and here gives us the lowdown on his experiences and what to expect from each event…

“There are no words to express the feelings that erupt after a year and a week of so much hard work, crazy dreaming, and deepening inspiration”

“Things didn’t go quite to plan, neither in training nor in the race. Here’s my story. I hope it helps you prepare if you're doing the 2021 Cape Wrath Ultra, or inspires you to sign up for the 2022 Cape Wrath Ultra, or just gives you a nice 20 mins or so of interesting running film to watch!”

“What made it special were the people. Your fellow runners are just as mad as you and everyone, and I mean everyone, is happy to blether away at any point in the day, or night. They motivate you, make you laugh, offer advice, share stories about their day, remove ticks, and pick you up when you fall. We are all facing the same challenges and that sense of shared adversity creates bonds like super glue”

“Day 8, the final day and the sun was still shining. What a way to finish along the glorious Sandwood Bay and then there it was; the lighthouse. I had made it. I was elated, proud and felt a great sense of belonging. It was a truly remarkable journey”

“I am excited for the challenge and excited to discover a new sport and find some exciting trails, and I’m excited to take everyone with me on my wee journey to the start line. You never know I might even make it to the finish line!”

“The wilderness of the Scottish Highlands is the most beautiful landscape I’ve ever experienced but there was so much more to my Cape Wrath Ultra experience…”

“The Cape Wrath Ultra was an incredible journey through some beautiful parts of Scotland, but more than that, it was the start of some very special friendships!”