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Scotland’s oldest iconic ultramarathon 🏴 96miles of trail 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️14,760ft of ascent 🏔 Next event: June 22nd 2024.
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THEY ARE OFF .Over 200 runners set on their way from milngavie at 1am to run the annual 95 mile race to Fort William .
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STUART JOHNSTON has won the 2023 West Highland Way race. He covered the iconic 95 mile trail in 16:35:31
@scotathletics
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ALISON McGILL finished 1st woman at the 2023
@WHWRace
in 19;02:41
@fifeac
@scotathletics
@AthleticsWeekly
@TrailRunningMag
@official_whw
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Andy Cole Completed his 11th
@WHWRace
in 32:42:51 and at 74 years young becomes the oldest finisher of the race.
@AthleticsWeekly
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
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Rob Sinclair has won the WHW Race in an incredible course record of 13 hours 41 minutes 8 seconds
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Ally McGill is our women’s champion for 2025 with a time of 19:33:02. She joins an illustrious group who have retained their title over the 95 miles
@WHWRace
@scotathletics
@fifeac
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Lynn Allen with a great last stretch is your ladies
@WHWRace
champion in 18:46:25, 9th overall . Her 2nd victory. She ran 17:48:31 in 2017
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
@AthleticsWeekly
@
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This will be a fitting reminder of our lovely friend John & helping preserve
@official_whw
at same time
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Morning
#virtualWHWrace
runners. If you not already in Fort William ,you will be getting close.and near to or past this classic view from the top of the Devil loooking to the Mamores.
@AltraRunningUK
@Ronhill_UK
@runandbecome1
Enjoy the miles🏃🏼♀️🏃♂️😉
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Delighted to announce that the recent virtual race has raised an incredible £21,443 for
@SAMHtweets
. Well done to everyone who took part in what was a different but very enjoyable event
@AltraRunningUK
@runandbecome1
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We lost one of our own yesterday. The whole west highland way race family are devastated at the loss of our much loved friend and committee member. May he rest in peace and watch over us in the trails
SENDING SYMPATHY
Deeply sad news across
@scotathletics
ultra community with news today of sudden passing of John Kynaston
@kilbarchanaac
We forward our thoughts to family and friends
@TaritTweets
@ianbeattie1
@santababy100
@WHWRace
@UltraRunDMC
@james_stewart13
@HowNoBoab
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Fiona Rennie
@CarnegieH_Rclub
finishing her 16th
@WHWRace
in 32:24:11 to set a new record number of race completions along with Neil MacRitcie who finished earlier
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
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Here is Fiona Rennie of
@CarnegieH_Rclub
who in finishing her 17th
@WHWRace
currently holds the record for most finishes. She may be joined later by Neil McNicol 👍
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
@Tartanshorts
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Wed 12th Jan marks the anniversary of the passing of our good friend John Kynaston. The fund for the memorial bridge is now at £13,779, over 90% towards our target of £15,000. Please consider giving a little something to put us over the target.Thankyou.
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OUR 2023 Champion Stuart Johnston gives his first thoughts on his
@WHWRace
race run in 16:35:31
@scotathletics
@AthleticsWeekly
@TrailRunningMag
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DELIGHTED to see our Race director
@ianbeattie1
has been awarded the MBE for all his varied work for the sport. Congratulations on behalf of the team and the whole
@WHWRace
family
@Tartanshorts
@scotathletics
BREAKING . . .
Great news as
@ianbeattie1
chair
@scotathletics
lands MBE in Honours list
Many congratulations !
#SALachieve
📸
@Bobby_ThatOneMo
@santababy100
@SALMarkMunro
@SALDevelopment
@JoeFitzSNP
@LordMcConnell
@lindsaysnews
@WHWRace
@TaritTweets
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CONGRATULATIONS to Kayleigh WEBSTER who became our 100th finisher in 27:08:23 shortly after
4am this morning 👍
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VICTORY FOR Rowan Boswood in the 2022
@WHWRace
in 15:09:49. 5 mins faster than his 2019 victory
@CarnethyHRC
@scotathletics
@AthleticsWeekly
@Fellrunninbrief
@fellrunningguid
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Alison McGill, 1st lady to the last CP at Lundavra . 10 k to go
@allyultra
@FifeAC
@scotathletics
@AthleticsWeekly
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It’s almost midnight and for any one out there on Twitterland, some stats.
195 runners left Milngavie at1am. 45 have reached Fort William.
34 dnf’s
117 runners remain on track to finish many running through their 2nd night
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1/3 HISTORY BEING MADE! The 2 runners in this picture are Duncan Watson (L) & Bobby Shields(R)
The date is 22Nd June1985 and they are approaching the Nevis Bank Hotel in Fort William ,17 hrs 48 mins 30 secs after having set off from Milngavie Railway Station north of Glasgow ...
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It’s 7.30am and over 30 hours into the race.overnight runners have battled the wind and rain & we now have 127 finishers.
30 runners are still out on the course hoping to make the 12 noon cut off!
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Jarlath McKenna leads the race at Bridge of Orchy CP app. 60mls in Robbie Dunlop less than 90 secs back . Both looking strong .
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Stuart Ross from Banchory rounds out our podium finishing 3rd in 17:49:19 @
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So it’s goodnight from us for another year. Who’s up for next year then?
#whwrace2018
@rungarscube
@KillieHarriers
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A delighted Dave Ward
@Bog_Trotters
claims 2nd place at the 2023
@WHWRace
in 17:03:40 . The fastest of his 3 WHW races!
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This time on Saturday night on race weekend we are usually greeting people & getting them to pose by the finish bannner! This year we will just give a big VIRTUAL WELCOME to our
#virtualWHWrace
runners & say Congratulations to you all
@AltraRunningUK
@Ronhill_UK
@runandbecome1
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At midnight & 23hrs into the
@WHWRace
.37 runners have finished. The hot humid conditions have led to a Few DNF’s but 136 brave souls will battle with themselves through the second night to reach Fort William by the 12 noon cut off on Sunday morning. Pic Our 1st lady
@allyultra
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West Highland Way Race 2019 Men’s podium:
1st - Rowan Boswood - 15h 14m 42s
2nd - Rob Payne - 16h 9m 4s
3rd - James Stewart - 16h 42m 18s
#whwrace
#ukrunchat
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With 18 hours on the clock we now have 9 runners who have arrived at Fort William. Here is Sasha Chepelin
@CarnethyHRC
finishing in 8th place in 17:38:28
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We actually can’t quite believe this has just happened,but the
@SiEntries
clock just clicked over to 1,000 solo runners for the
@AltraRunningUK
#virtualWHWrace
Thankyou so so much!
You are all amazing 😉
@Ronhill_UK
@SAMHtweets
@runandbecome1
@scotathletics
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Alison McGill
@allyultra
takes 4th place in her 1st
@WHWRace
sneaking under 20 hours in 19:58:42
@FifeAC
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
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Robbie Dunlop
@dundeeroadrunnr
is our second finisher
@WHWRace
in 16:09:56 Great running in his 1st
#whwrace
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
@run247
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WE ARE OFF
@WHWRace
95 Mls of the most gorgeous Scottish trails await these intrepid adventurers
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
@RUN247com
@AthleticsWeekly
@uktrailchat
#whwrace
#whwrace2022
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Robbie Dunlop (yellow top ) finishes 2nd in 14:50:29 tbc Winner Jarlath McKenna ( blue top) was there to share the moment
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So, would be Goblet Seekers.🍷
The Ballot has been drawn,✅
Will you have a happy face😊
Or will you be forlorn😂
Some final checks still to do!🤔
So some patience needed for a day or two. 🏃♂️🏃🏼♀️👍
So watch that inbox if you will,
To see if your destiny
could be Fort Bill .
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7 DAYS UNTILL 2024
@WHWRace
Entries go live on
@SiEntries
One of the UK’s longest running & iconic ultra races. Race date 22 June .
Full details 🔽
📷 Clark Hamilton. Nr. Top of Devils Staircase, Glencoe.
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 2016 former race winner
@james_stewart13
on setting a new FKT for Scotland’s John Muir Trail
@Fellrunninbrief
@Mountain_Run
@mountainrunuk
@irun4ultra
@irunoffroad
@iRunFar
21hrs & 53 mins(tbc) after leaving Helensburgh
@james_stewart13
arrives in Dunbar to set a new FKT (fastest known time)for Scotland’s 133m John Muir Trail
#prouddad
@AthleticsWeekly
@scotathletics
@FastRunning
@pyllon
@Fionaoutdoors
prev rec. 29.29 Kristian Delacour
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CONGRATULATIONS
@suewalker_
of
@CarnegieH_Rclub
running her 2nd.
@WHWRace
as part of her “landmark Birthday celebrations”this week. Well done Sue!
@scotathletics
#whwrace
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Lovely to see such a good turn out for our training run from the Oak Tree at Balmaha. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Thks to Richard from
@AltraRunningUK
for bringing demo pool of shoes .
#lochlomond
#balmaha
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Rounding out the mens Podium at
@WHWRace
is Billy Gibson
@dundeehawks
in 16:39:09 another excellent time in the conditions!
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
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300 runners have now been offered places for the 2020 whwrace. To see the list of who is in go to our race website ...
All the best to those who have a place.
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Robbie Dunlop
@dundeeroadrunnr
in 2nd place just 90 seconds down at Bridge of Orchy CP app 60 miles in
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Saki Nakamura finishes 2nd
@WHWRace
sneaking under 19 hours in 18:59:42 Looking tired but very happy.
@scotathletics
@yhrfpod
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So the
#virtualWHWrace
is now officially under way. Enjoy everyone and please use the above # & tag us into any of your own posts.🏃🏼♀️🏃♂️👍
@AltraRunningUK
@Ronhill_UK
@runandbecome1
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West Highland Way Race 2019 Women’s podium:
1st - Siobhan Killingbeck - 17h 41m 9s (6th overall)
2nd - Rachael Campbell - 18h 48m 45s (14th overall)
3rd - Rosie Bell - 20h 54m 43s (31st overall)
#whwrace
#ukrunchat
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Race director doing his thing finishing South Downs way 50mile Race in 9.40
#ultrarunning
@centurionrunner
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Our ever charming Race director,
@ianbeattie1
resplendent In his Xmas suit, would like to wish all the WHW family of runners, support crews, volunteers and sponsors a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy some happy miles 🏃♂️🏃🏼♀️😊🎁🌲
@AltraRunning
@AltraRunningUK
@Ronhill_UK
@runandbecome1
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TYNDRUM ROAD CROSSING & Robbie Dunlop
@dundeehawks
is in 2nd app. 13 mins back from race leader Rowan Boswood
@CarnethyHRC
. It’s raining ☔️ now
@scotathletics
#whwrace
#whwrace2022
@run247
@AthleticsWeekly
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Excellent committee meeting tonight looking back on the 2019 race and starting to plan for 2020. More information to come in the next few weeks before entries open in November.
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Entries for the 2022 Altra West Highland Way Race, which will take part on Saturday 18 June 2022, will open on 1 November at the following link:
Entries will remain open until 30 November. Full details at
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Beinglass Farm CP crew all ready with the coffee machine too .
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James Stewart wins 2016 Ronhill West Highland Way Race in 15.15.59
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The whole
@WHWRace
community sends thoughts & prayers to the family & friends of Chris Smith At this very sad news. A great loss to the mountain running world.
devastated to share this. I’m so sorry for his family. Thank you to everyone who shared their care and thoughts, and to the brave mountain rescue team and volunteers out there today.
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SAVE THE DATE of our next Webinar. Tuesday 10th May 7pm when this “young man”
@richie_runs
2 x winner of
@WHWRace
will join other Stella people to talk nutrition & fuelling for WHW and other long ultras. More details SOON
📷 Richie @ lasts weeks
@flingrace
A tester for June
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Great evening of inspiration tonight from Chris Moon & Debbie Consani at our webinar. Also to Andy Nixon from one of our sponsors Ron Hill.
THANKS A MILLION
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Nikki Arthur from Manx Fell Runners IOM is our second woman at the 2023
@WHWRace
in 20:15:03
@ManxFellRunners
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Leaders just past Beech Tree Inn app 7 miles are Rob Payne and Rowan Bosworth ,setting a cracking pace
#whwrace
#whwrace2022
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West highland way race presents a new race. The Conic Canter. Check out this link for details
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And so the inaugural
#coniccanter
is put to bed. Thank you to all the wonderful Marshall’s & our sponsors
@runandbecome1
hope all you runners enjoyed today as much as we did. See you all next year?
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