Dario Melaragni and Stan Milne, two runners who had completed the race several times around then, decided the event was too important to fail and took over the directorship in 2000. Throughout the 2000s, the race grew under their leadership...
The event has a few unique aspects, including a 1 a.m. start and some long stretches between checkpoints, including one over 20 miles.
As with many historical ultras, several people have double-digit finishes at the West Highland Way. After the 2023 race, Neil MacRitchie and Fiona Rennie both have 17 finishes...
The race is currently directed by Ian Beattie, a multi-time West Highland Way Race finisher.
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