The Challenge

To complete the 53 mile “Fling” course along the Southern part of the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum within the appropriate time limit. In addition to the solo runners, there are club competitions, and a four-person relay race. All runners must be 21 years old or over. The “Fling” is designed to be run unsupported. The organisers will distribute drop-bags prepared by the runner and labelled with the appropriate race number along the route at the checkpoints. Labelled kitbags will be taken to the finish at Tyndrum, and buses, which must be booked and paid for in advance, will transport participants back to Milngavie Railway Station.

Race winners 2009, Jez Bragg and Sarah Ridgway

Entries

Entries are coming in thick and fast and we currently have 160 individual ultra runners, 6 club ultra teams and 37 relay teams. Relay race is now overbooked and closed to further entries. You can see who has entered on the "Starters" tab. (18/11/09)

Our Sponsors.

We would ask all those involved in the "Fling" to recognise our sponsors, who add so much to the race, and where possible, to choose them as their first choice supplier.

Montane - Headline sponsor and major contributor of prizes, marshals' jackets and support.

Coors - Suppling refreshing cool beer at the finish, a bottle for every goodie bag and a prize cup for the team with most finishers.

Vasque - Series sponsor and with Kahtoolo, Clif Bar, Thorlo, and Lakesrunner, supplier of prizes.

Real Food Cafe - Providers of "Magic Mugs" - the everlasting trophy.

Tyndrum Lodge Hotel - Stovie chefs and ceilidh band sponsors.

Run and Become - Suppliers of finish arch.

Strathfillan Development Trust - Stovie servers, logistics, and ceilidh organisers.

Crianlarich School
Crianlarich School - Timers, Scouts, Prize presenters.