THE CAPE WRATH CHALLENGES

Road Run

Hill Run Following ancient trackways across heather moors to the dark waters of Loch Meadaidh. Enjoy the panoramic views of surrounding countryside and coastline.

Round Durness Run The stunning Kyle of Durness track around the point from Keodale to Balnakeil.

Beach Run A fun run non compulsory fancy dress along the spectacular sandy Balnakeil Beaches and out to the to the peninsula of Faraid Head.

The Cape Wrath Challenge The European Commission have described the Cape Wrath Durness area as being “the last great wilderness". Today there are no permanent residents remaining on the Peninsula of Cape Wrath. Cottages that once stood proudly by the road now lie in ruins; some of it deliberate when the landlords forcibly ejected the tenant crofters during “The Highland Clearances”. There are few signs of vegetation other than moor and heather. A narrow single-track road winds it’s way through exposed deeply incised valleys leading to the most north westerly point of the British mainland and the highest cliffs in Britain. The Cape Wrath Marathon or Ultra Marathon is open to both experienced individuals, teams of two and teams of five, who will complete it as a relay. A small passenger ferry and mini bus will transport runners to the lighthouse at Cape Wrath.

If run by one person: Due to the nature of the course (hilly, exposed) over moors on a track the organisers believe that entries must be restricted to experienced runners and have decided that a basic qualifying criteria will be imposed.
Two-person team: One person running to Cape Wrath; the other running the return. Numbers limited first come first served basis
If run as an relay : Normally accomplished by teams of five runners. Teams may be formed in advanced or if individuals wish to enter we will attempt to match runners. numbers also limited and pre registered complete teams will take preference.

Logistics dictate numbers, as transport on the Cape Side is limited

Awards and Prizes for the Cape Wrath Runs

To be announced

The organisers reserve the right to award additional prizes once the entry is complete. Any such additional awards will be indicated well before the event and the awards and prize list will be on display during the week.

All the runs will be timed. The Cape Wrath Challenge itself is competitive and will be treated as a race with prizes and awards.

All entrants in the cape wrath challenges will receive a unique local memento and those in the Cape Wrath Challenge itself will receive a certificate with their time to prove that they participated and completed the most north westerly running challenge on mainland Britain.