# Highland Trail 550 2027

> Highland Trail 550 2027 starts on 8 May 2027 in Tyndrum, United Kingdom. The route is 885 km long with 16,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on gravel, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration opens on 7 November 2026. Entry fee: no entry fee (as of 25 Sep 2026). Requirement: Applications on 7 November 2026 only, with proof of bikepacking experience on tough, multi-day off-road routes/events (links to results, Strava etc.). All details come from the organiser, last checked on 26 October 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/highland-trail-550/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/highland-trail-550/

- Date: 8 May 2027
- Start: Tyndrum, United Kingdom
- Distance: 885 km · Climbing: 16,000 m
- Support: Unsupported · Race · Surface: Gravel
- Entry fee: no entry fee (as of 25 Sep 2026) – no entry fee
- Requirement: Applications on 7 November 2026 only, with proof of bikepacking experience on tough, multi-day off-road routes/events (links to results, Strava etc.).
- Organiser: https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/
- Source: https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/ (last checked 2026-10-26)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=highland-trail-550-2027

## What it’s about

The Scottish MTB bikepacking classic: 550 miles of Highlands, hike-a-bike included, group start with a maximum of 60 riders.

Applications on 7 November 2026 only (one day). No entry fee, no time limit, group start at 8:30. Applications on 7 November 2026 only, with proof of experience.

## Past editions

- 2026: 9 May 2026 · 885 km · Source: https://bikepacking.com/event/2026-highland-trail-550-ht550/

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