Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)
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Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)
Aonach Mor Uphill is an uphill race held at the Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William on 1 January 2027. The course runs from the Nevis Range car park to the top gondola station and covers 3 km with 610 m of ascent. In adverse weather, or if the gondola is not running, the course will use an alternative route to Tower 13 with a return to the start and the presentation moved to the Pinemartin Cafe at the bottom station.
Entries are managed using pre-selection lists; invited entrants must accept and pay to confirm a place. The race is capped at 150 entries, the entry fee is £15, and competitors must be 18 or older on the event date. For the 2027 race, 50% of places will be allocated to female and non binary runners initially; after 30 November any unfilled places may be opened to all genders.
Competitors and marshals receive a soup and roll and tea or coffee at the Snowgoose Cafe on presentation of their race number. There are toilets at both the start and finish. Racers may send a bag of warm layers up the gondola for the finish; after the race participants can use the gondola to descend free of charge or run down. The event is organised by Lochaber AC.
Competitors must carry or wear full body cover to be allowed to run. Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams, waterproof over trousers with taped seams, a warm hat or buff, and gloves or mitts. Kit checks will take place at registration and at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
