Highland Fling Race 2026
Pacing, fueling and crew sheet for the course you pick
2’3007’546 m D+ ft D+
At a glance
Highland Fling Race 2026 took place on Saturday 29 August 2026 in Milngavie (Scotland, United Kingdom). One distance: 85 km.
The course is 85 km with 2’300 m D+ (27 m per km: hilly terrain). Terrain: 64% trail, 26% forest track and 10% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 28 August 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.
A point-to-point trail ultramarathon along the southern 53 miles (85km) of Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way trail through the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park from Milngavie to Tyndrum.
1 course
85km52.8mi
2’300 m D+7’546 ft D+
1’882 m D-6’175 ft D-
avg 3%
53 Mile Ultra Race29.08.
Course analysis
53 Mile Ultra Race85 km52.8 mi2’300 m D+7’546 ft D+
- D+
- 2’300 m7’546 ft
- D−
- 1’882 m6’175 ft
- Max alt.
- 345 m1’132 ft
- Steepest
- 11%
Segments
Elevation profile: 53 Mile Ultra Race
9 m – 345 m30 ft – 1’132 ft
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Where to stay
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