5 reasons why the Cape Wrath Ultra® should be on your bucket list
The Cape Wrath Ultra® is so much more than a race – it is a true adventure! Here are 5 reasons why you need to add this adventure to your running bucket list:
The Scottish Highlands are unforgettable! ©No Limits Photography
1. It’s a chance to go on a real journey
The Cape Wrath Ultra is a long way – it takes you all the way from Fort William to the famous Cape Wrath Lighthouse. On the way, you will venture through some awe-inspiring landscapes, stopping each night in an unforgettable location, whether that’s in the shadow of the Glenfinnan Viaduct or by Loch Assynt.
Whether you are completing the Cape Wrath Ultra® or the Cape Wrath Explorer, this is a real journey to be savoured.
The Cape Wrath Ultra journey is breathtaking – watch the video for a sneak peek!
2. It’s a challenge!
Eight days of running over the tricky Highland terrain while battling all the elements the Scottish weather has to throw at you. There’s no doubt about it – the Cape Wrath Ultra® is difficult!
But the challenge is what makes the Cape Wrath Ultra so special – after all, how many people can say they’ve conquered a challenge of this calibre?
“The Cape Wrath Ultra is easily the toughest but by far the best challenge I have ever embarked on!”
Watch the film of the Cape Wrath Ultra® challenge!
3. Explore the remote coastline
Secluded sea lochs, golden sandy beaches and the wild, rugged unspoilt beauty of the West Coast of Scotland – these are the views that await those brave enough to set out on the journey towards the Cape Wrath Lighthouse.
One highlight is the chance to run across the most beautiful beach in the UK, the remote Sandwood Bay – it’s certainly worth making it to day 8 for this alone!
Watch the film of the spectacular coast of the Cape Wrath Ultra®
4. There’s no better way to experience Scotland
Scotland is a magical country with a rich history. However, it’s also incredibly vast, with the Highlands stretching for miles and miles. You could take months to explore it. Alternatively, you could compress the best sights into eight days of wonderful trail running for one awesome adventure!
“The landscapes are amazing – the energy and power of this wild place is unforgettable. Remote, rough, but also while you are running, the terrain is relentless and unforgiving.”
Get a taste of the beautiful Scottish Highlands with this video from the 2022 event!
5. The community is incredible
The camaraderie that develops amongst the runners is amazing. Runners spend all day out on course together, and in the evenings they can swap adventure stories in the overnight camps. Many Cape Wrath Ultra participants will form friendships for life as they support each other through this epic challenge.
There is also an incredible Event Team who are there to support runners every step of the way. These people sacrifice their time to make sure runners have the most magical experience. It is the community that has formed around the Cape Wrath Ultra that makes it so special!
Watch the video about the Cape Wrath Ultra community
Ready to enter?
Entries are now open for 2023 – join us from 21st-28th May for an incredible adventure through the Scottish Highlands. Don’t miss out on your chance to embark of this life-changing journey in 2023!
The Cape Wrath Ultra® is an unforgettable experience ©No Limits Photography