Organisers
Who are Cape Wrath Ltd.?
Cape Wrath Ltd is a new company bringing this event to life but the people behind it are Chris Mills and Debs White, both with years of event experience behind them. Chris is known for his work with Open Tracking and before that Race Director. He spends most of his working life on events of all descriptions across all parts of the UK. Debs, is a former headteacher, has worked on numerous multi-day ultras for years, is the founder of Lakeland Paws and has supported many of the best female trail runners on personal challenges and rounds. Between us, we can’t say we’ve seen it all, but we have seen a lot.
Entry
How do I enter and how much does it cost?
Entry is via Si Entries. You will need to create an account with them first if you do not already have one. The cost for the event is £1,295.
What is provided in the entry fee?
Included in your entry you will get:
- 214 miles of some of the most beautiful scenery the UK has to offer
- 5 aid stations allowing you access to your drop bag and providing places to rest
- A satellite tracker ensuring that we can monitor where you are at all times
- A professional hill response team that will be monitoring your progress on the trail
- Skilled staff in Race HQ who know the trail like the back of their hand
- First aid trained Aid Station staff
- Detailed gpx track of your route
- Transport from Fort William to the start at the most north westerly point of Scotland
- A finisher’s memento
- A finisher’s meal
- An experience of a lifetime
What is not provided?
- Food - you will need to bring your own food, in your drop bag for the length of the event. We will be providing hot drinks as well as hot water to rehydrate meals for you.
- Your personal kit.
What evidence do I need to provide for the solo entry vetting process?
For our solo entries there will be a vetting procedure which is looking for evidence of multi-day experience, the ability to navigate in a challenging and remote environment and the ability to look after yourself in the mountains – something we call ‘Sound Mountain Judgement’ or SMJ for short. How you demonstrate those skills is up to you.
Should I take out refund protection?
Yes, we would highly recommend taking out refund protection for this event. This will be an option on SiEntries that you can select on entry.
How old do I have to be to take part?
We have a minimum age of 20 for this event.
How do I connect with other people who have entered?
We will send details of a Facebook group enabling you to connect with others.
Finance
Is my deposit refundable?
No, all entry fees are non-refundable.
When are the other payments due?
£500 of the outstanding balance is due on the 1st September 2026.
The balance is due on the 1st February 2027.
I am unable to take part, can I get a refund?
In short, no. This is why we strongly encourage you to take out refund protection.
What are the rules on deferring to the following year?
You will be able to defer to the following year if you have paid in full for the original event that you entered. The latest deferral date will be 28th Feb 2027. If you choose to defer you will lose 25% of the entry fee. See the Refund, Deferral and Transfer Policy for full details.
I’m pregnant can I defer to next year?
Yes, with a doctor’s note. See the Refund, Deferral and Transfer Policy for full details.
Kit
Is there a kit list?
Yes, there’s a minimum mandatory kit list on our Kit page.
What do I need to carry during the race?
Everything on the minimum mandatory kit list – without exception.
What should be in my drop bags?
We will publish a recommended drop bag list in due course.
Safety
What measures will be in place to keep me safe?
We will have a professional hill response team who, if necessary, will try to get to you as quickly as possible but as you will be travelling through remote environments this may inevitably take some time. We will provide you with a satellite tracker, so our staff are always aware of your location. The kit that you need to carry is an important part of our plan to keep you safe – you need to know how and when to use it all.
How do I contact the CTG team?
We will provide event control numbers for you to contact us on. However, you may well be in areas that do not have reception and in these spots, you will need to use your tracker to message Event Control.
What happens if I need to stop?
If possible, we would encourage you to stop at an aid station. Depending on which aid station you’ve stopped at we will provide transport to the nearest public transport options. The most likely locations that you will be transferred to are Ullapool, Achnasheen, Shiel Bridge or Fort William. If you are unable to make it to an Aid Station, you will need to use your tracker to contact Event Control who will initiate your rescue.
Can we use bothies and other shelters along the route?
Yes, we would encourage you to make use of bothies along the route if needed but please be aware that these are very basic structures and generally do not have plumbing or electricity. They are also open to everyone and space inside can not be guaranteed. They are, however, excellent places to take refuge if you need to.
What mobile signal can I expect?
This depends on whereabouts on the trail you are, some places have signal, but many do not. You can expect access to wifi in all aid stations.
What is the intended use of my tracker provided by the race?
This is primarily a safety device for us to be able to see you and for you to send a message when you need to. They do not have any navigation capability and do not count as one of your two navigational devices.
Support
Can my family and friends support me during the race and at the finish?
Please see the support page
Can I have a support runner?
Yes, for the last stretch only.This is detailed on the support page.
If I have a support runner or enter as a pair, do we have to stay together?
Yes, at all times.
What happens if my partner or support runner wants to stop?
In pairs if one of you wants to stop but the other person wants to keep going then we would try to find another pair that you could team up with, but we cannot guarantee this and will not put pressure on another pair to change their plans to accommodate you – ultimately if one of you is stopping, you may both have to.
If your support runner picks up an injury you both must stop until the hill team has responded to you.
Am I allowed to access shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels, pubs along the route?
Absolutely, if it is open to the public, then yes, fill your boots. However, there are very few places that you will pass on the trail. Details of where places may be accessed will be published closer to the time.
Route and Navigation
Is there a mandatory route?
Yes, and full details will be sent out closer to the time.
Is the route way marked?
No, not at all.You will need to be confident with both of your chosen methods of navigation. In some sections you won’t have a path.
What happens if I don’t follow the route?
We will attempt to contact you as soon as we realise that you are no longer on the route. If your route gains you an advantage you may well be penalised for it, but it is more likely you will lose time by not following the given route, in which case we will try to get you back on the designated route as quickly as possible.
Are there any cut-offs?
Yes – the overall time limit for the event is 150 hours, but there will be cut offs throughout the event, set at a consistent pace. These will be strictly enforced and published closer to the time.
Are there any enforced stops?
Yes, there will be at least one enforced stop for all competitors. At either Kinlochewe or Morvich all competitors will have to stop for a minimum of 3 hours. This can be at either aid station. This is a safety measure to ensure all competitors have had some sleep before heading into Knoydart, one of the most remote sections of the course.
Will a GPX file for the route be provided?
Yes – we will send an initial file out shortly to enable people to recce the route if they wish to but our final GPX will be sent out close to the event date.
How remote is the route?
Very, you will often be twenty miles from the nearest road and will not pass many other people on the trail. Our pairs entry may be better for many who prefer some company.
What type of terrain can I expect?
Across the Cape Wrath Trail you should expect a mix of good trails, small trods, pathless sections, boggy sections and river crossings. There are also some easy to follow gravel road sections and a few shorter sections on tarmac.
Do I need to be confident navigating in all weathers?
Yes.
What maps do I need?
You will need Harvey’s Cape Wrath Trail North and South.
Will any recce events be organised?
Possibly, we are still working on these details.
How do I train for CTG?
We would recommend getting a coach and if you need guidance, we can happily point you in the direction of several people who can help.
Medical / first aid
Do I need a medical certificate to take part in CTG?
No, but you must sign a declaration that says that to the best of your knowledge you are fit and well enough to take part.
What first aid facilities will be available?
This is an event where you will need to self-reliant and to manage yourself as much as possible, including looking after your own feet. We will have first aid trained staff both on the hill and in aid stations, but their brief is to leave you to manage yourself as much as possible.
How do I manage midges and ticks?
We would recommend carrying antihistamines, insect repellent, midge nets and tick removers. If ticks are in places you cannot access for yourself, one of our team will help.
What supplies should I bring for myself?
We will publish a recommended first aid and foot care kit closer to the event.
Aid stations
What’s available at each Aid Station?
Your drop bag, hot water to rehydrate food that you have brought yourself, hot drinks, access to power to recharge devices, toilets, the occasional shower and either an indoor or tented space to rest.
Where will I be sleeping?
In all aid stations you will need to use your sleeping mat, sleeping bag and bivvy bag on the floor – no beds will be provided. Sleeping spaces may be in village halls or in tents.
Will there be wifi at aid stations?
Yes.
Start and finish
Is parking provided in Fort William?
We hope to be able to provide this, but it is currently still a work in progress.
Will I need accommodation in Fort William and where can I leave my luggage?
Yes, you will need accommodation in Fort William for Sat 22nd May. The coach will be leaving early morning (around 7:30am) to head up to the start on Sun 23rd. We will have a luggage storage option for those who have arrived by public transport only. There will be small charge for this.
How will I get to the start of the event?
By coach from Fort William. Only competitors will be allowed on board – no supporters.
Can I meet you at the start if I want to?
Yes – as long as you’ve been to registration in Fort William on Sat 22nd.
Can I collet a finisher’s bag at Glenfinnan?
Yes – if you’ve arrived by public transport and left a bag with us, we will get that to the finish in Glenfinnan for you.
What happens once I’ve finished?
You celebrate!
Family and friend are welcome at the finish. Once at the finish you will be given a finisher’s meal and your event memento. If your finish is in public transport hours, we will encourage you to travel back to Fort William by bus or train, to get back to your car. If you finish at some ungodly hour in the morning, we will have tented accommodation available at the finish.
Miscellaneous
Will there be official photographs?
Yes – and they will capture the memories of a lifetime.
Are dogs allowed?
Much as we love them … no.
Are walking poles accepted?
Absolutely!