The Mamores Vertical Kilometre® follows the well established International Skyrunning Federation ‘VK’ format, in which participants follow a marked course gaining 1000m of height in less than 5km. Participants are set off at timed intervals with the winner having the fastest overall time to the summit. 

Whilst physically arduous, the Mamores Vertical Kilometre® route does not include technical terrain that requires any scrambling or rock climbing experience. As such, the Mamores Vertical Kilometre® is suitable for any runner who is up for the challenge.