“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”

Our event volunteers give up their time and energy to support our awesome participants on their journey north. Here they share their reasons for choosing to volunteer on the Cape Wrath Ultra.

Read some top tips from those who have already been there and done it with some great advice from our 2018 Cape Wrath Ultra participants!

“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!”