West Highland Way Race 95 Mile

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

• Support runners are allowed only for runners who leave checkpoints after the following cumulative race times: Tyndrum after 11 hrs (12 noon); Bridge of Orchy after 12 hrs 30 min (1:30pm); Glencoe after 14 hrs 45 min (3:45pm); Kinlochleven after 17 hrs 30 min (6:30pm). No pacer is allowed before Tyndrum for any runner.
• Runners who pass checkpoints ahead of the time thresholds are not permitted a support runner at any point in the race. Support runners may not carry the runner's kit — the runner must carry their own gear at all times.

Crew Rules

• A motorized support crew and vehicle is mandatory for all runners — this is a condition of entry. No one is allowed to start without a crew. Crews must check in with the runner at registration and are required to meet the runner at Tyndrum (53mi), Glencoe (71mi), Kinlochleven (81mi), and the finish at Fort William.
• Support crews are not permitted to meet their runner at Beinglas Farm checkpoint (42mi), nor anywhere on the A82 between Beinglas Farm and Bogle Glen (above Crianlarich). Violations may result in time penalties or disqualification.

Required Gear

• Emergency foil blanket (Must be carried at all times)
• Fully charged mobile phone (Must have Race Safety Officer (07768 642314) and Race Control numbers pre-programmed)
• Waterproof jacket with taped seams (Must be carried at all times)
• Head torch with spare batteries (Must be accessible — may be kept in support vehicle)
• Full body waterproof clothing (Must be accessible — may be kept in support vehicle)
• Additional warm layers (Must be accessible — may be kept in support vehicle)
• Gloves (Must be accessible — may be kept in support vehicle)

Recommended Gear

• Waterproof trousers (Become mandatory if bad weather kit is called)
• Hat (Becomes mandatory if bad weather kit is called)
• Harvey's map of the West Highland Way
• Insect repellent
• Blister repair kit
• Sunhat and woolly hat
• First aid kit
• Suncream