Welcome to the No Fuss Event’s ultimate mountain running event for endurance athletes and people with a sense of adventure.  The Marathon de Ben Nevis is the race that will take participants on a magnificant journey circumnavigating Ben Nevis starting from Fort William the Outdoor Capital of the UK.

The event is about a tough 64KM  journey of discovery, about enjoying and experiencing our wonderful environment and about finding out about yourself. It is an opportunity to travel through some of the most rugged and isolated areas that the Scottish Highlands has to offer. The course is undulating and varied with river and stream crossings, sustained climbs, long descents and soul searching splendid isolation.

However, we stress this is more of an event than a race (there is a cut of time of 12 hours to compete the route, however). Those that are super fit and want to race hard will not be disappointed, we know the route will test you. Those who see this as a major personal challenge will be able to pace themselves and enjoy the adventure and wilderness of this remote area.

The course will not be littered with signage and support people, it will be left as untouched as possible to allow you to enjoy this environment in its natural state. With this comes some personal responsibility, which is a big part of the event ethos. We are taking the bubblewrapping away and letting you take on this event knowing that you will need motivation and tenacity to get to the finish line.

Registration

Registration will be held on Friday the 18th September at Cotswold Outdoor shop on Fort William High Street from 17.30 until 21.00.  If you cannot make it to that, we will be doing registration on Saturday morning before the race.  This will be from 5 00am until 5 30am - this is a strict cut off time to ensure we get everyone set up and 'dibbed in' for a prompt race start at around 6am.

PLEASE NOTE RACE START AND TIMING WILL BE CONFIRMED NEARER THE EVENT

At the registration you will receive:

• Race briefing, safety information and the latest course changes / information. This will include the confirmation of check in points and  Feed stations.

• Your personal race number and pins to attach your number . The number must be attached securely  for the entire event. Do not alter or cut the number plate in any way.

• Timing chip – timing chips MUST be returned after the race.  Please don’t forget as that little piece of plastic is very expensive to replace -there will be a £20 charge if the timing chip is not returned. NB All participants must check in at all dibber stations this is for your safety.

Location

Fort William is located on the A82 approximately 100 miles north of Glasgow.

From the South

As you enter Fort William from the South, the West End car park is left off the first roundabout.  Cotswolds is just a short walk along the High Street.

 From the North

Continue on the A82 and along the town bypass to the West End roundabout.  Take a right into the West End car park.  Cotswolds is just a short walk along the High Street.

Parking        

On Saturday morning, in the first instance please leave your car at your hotel/accommodation if possible (1 more kilometre won’t hurt, at least not in the morning!)  Or if you have to drive, please DO NOT park at the Nevis Centre ; likewise competitors are encouraged NOT  to park in Morrison’s Car Park for the duration of the event. 

Facilities/Accommodation

This event takes place in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland and Fort William will hopefully provide you with everything and more that you will need for your stay. For full area information  check www.outdoorcapital.co.uk

If we can assist please do not hesitate to contact us.

Safety and First Aid

First aid will be provided out on the course at Feed Stations 2 & 4 .  Muddy Medics  will be providing cover at the transition and will have mobile trained First aiders out on the  course throughout the event.

There will be a dibbing station at each feed stop. At each food stop you will be required to place your timing chip on the station. This will enable splits to be produced for the results BUT more importantly it will tell us exactly when you were at that feed station in case of emergency.

Minimum gear requirements are:

• Day sack or equivilent
• Full waterproof body cover including hat and gloves
• Long trousers/tights
• Survival Blanket
• Head Torch/spare batteries
• OS Map of route or download
• Compass/ GPS
• Mobile Phone
• Whistle
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Personal emergency rations (2 chocolate/cereal bars min)

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