Two types of courses

There will be a choice of 2 types of classes. A Linear class and a score class.

Linear Event: You visit a predetermined set of checkpoints in a specific order as quickly as you can. The winners are those that visit each checkpoint in the correct order in the shortest time.

Score event: You visit as many checkpoints as you can in a given time (checkpoints have different points values and you try to maximise the total). If you arrive back late you lose 2 points for every minute late. The winners are those with the highest score. On both days the maximum time allowed will be 5 hours. The main advantage of a score class is that you choose how far you want to go.

Individual runners (solos) can compete in both classes but we will only allow runners to compete in the score class who are known to us so we know their level of expertise.

There will be a Saturday event and a Sunday event. You can compete in either or both.

If staying for the two days there are many hotels and BB's in the area that you can stay at, or you can stay the night in the well equipped campsite at HQ with access to pubs and meals and return to your roomy tent for a good night’s sleep (there is hard standing and electrical hook-ups for camper vans and caravans too).

Pricing Information

One Day (either Sat 1st or Sun 2nd Oct)

Team of Two - £34

Solo - £18 (linear classes only)

Two Days (both Sat 1st and and Sun 2nd Oct)

Team of Two - £56

Solo - £30 (linear classes only)

Included in the price is car parking at the event centre, laminated overprinted 1:40000 map for each person and hire of electronic 'dibber'. If staying overnight at the campsite, in a tent, caravan or camper on the Friday or Saturday night you will need to book a place and pay for this independently (phone the above number or contact by email). You can of course book accommodation in a local B&B, hotel .... or travel back home.

If you like running in the mountains and like the notion of taking part in a Mountain Marathon this event is an ideal introduction. It's also suitable for those who've already competed in a Mountain Marathon and simply want to get some training in. Or if you've done MM's before and don't like lugging all your gear around for an overnight camp, a single day event might be for you.

Who is the event suitable for?

In all but the 'introductory' course a certain amount of mountain/hill savvy will be required. This standard courses are ideal for those who have already competed in a Mountain Marathon or anyone who has competed in a fell race of standard BM. They may also be of interest to strong and experienced hill walkers looking for an new challenge.Entrants will have to persuade us that they are experienced enough to be let loose in what can be a very challenging environment in inclement weather. There will of course be a minimum kit requirement.

What is included:

• Car parking
• Electronic timing and results
• Full colour map 1:40 000 overprinted with checkpoints, out of bound areas etc. This will be handed to you on the start line.
• Hot drinks and cakes at the finish

Start Times

On each day you can start at what ever time you choose between 9:00 am and 10:00 am. When you 'dib' the starting box with your 'dibber' the clock starts ticking.