Less Than A Week to this year\u2019s Ben Nevis Race, Saturday 7th September 2024, starting at 1pm from New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things You Will Need To Know Or Bring With You To Take Part In The Race.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. There are NO<\/strong> runners Red cards this year, as you will have a chip on your bib number which should be displayed at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. You will require your ‘Entry Confirmation Email’\u00a0that you would have received from Si-Entries, either a paper copy or an electronic copy to register on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Registration takes place from 9.00am and you must have your Entry Invitation Receipt, if not<\/strong> you will not<\/strong> be able to register, so bring with you to collect your race pack, bib number, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. All competitors will receive a t-shirt at registration if they chose to receive one on your entry application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. All runners are required to wear or carry full body cover in addition to your normal running kit you\u2019ll need windproof and\/or waterproof \u201cfull body cover\u201d (that means a jacket and overtrousers), as well as a hat and gloves. (Follow Link Below for Definition)\u2019 6. Can I also take this opportunity to remind you that if you retire at any point during the race, you must inform a marshall as soon as possible AND report to the secretary’s\/ time keepers tent. Registration is from 9am until 12.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any queries then please contact us at secretary@bennevisrace.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also wish to draw your attention to the route as it was changed last year 2023, and the route is the same for this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important notice – Reminder of route change from 2023 Onwards 2023 Onwards Race Route Change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please see map link above for more information. There will be checkpoint mats on route that you must run through to ensure this new rule is followed. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification from the race and puts the future of the race at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Male\/Open and Female Categories Prizes.<\/strong> 1st to Summit, Fastest Local Descent, Connochie Plaque winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also another important note this year, is there is limited parking at park on race day and the day previous, due to the demolition of the Nupe\/Football Club, so please use other parking areas around Fort William, such as Leisure Centre, Nevis Centre, Carpark opposite Hospital, West End Carpark, Lochaber High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good Luck to all that are taking part and helpers and marshalls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Less Than A Week to this year\u2019s Ben Nevis Race, Saturday 7th September 2024, starting at 1pm from New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William. Things You Will Need To Know Or Bring With You To Take Part In The Race. … Continue reading
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The race is being electronically timed this year by Protay.co.uk and you will be able to see your results shortly after finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to conservation concerns from the landowners, the Ben Nevis race route was changed in 2023. All runners will now have to stay on the path from Conservation corner (Red burn shortcut) checkpoint one to the Red Burn checkpoint four for ascent and descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1st Senior 1st V40 1st V50 1st V60 1st V70 1st Team
2nd Senior 2nd V40 2nd V50 2nd V60 2nd V70 2nd Team
3rd Senior 3rd V40 3rd V50 3rd V60 3rd V70 3rd Team
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