Ochil 2000s
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Ochil 2000s
Ochil 2000s is an alpine-style fell race over a measured distance of 33 km with approximately 1,770 m of ascent across the Ochil Hills. The event finishes at Stirling University and registers at the Gannochy Sports Centre; a bus transports participants to the start at Glen Sherrup carpark, Glen Devon. Entries open 17 July 2027 and close 26 August 2027.
Parts of the route are waymarked: from the start onto the open ground below Innerdownie and from the gate at Yellow Craig woods back into the university. Competitors must cross deer fences only at the marked crossing points or face disqualification. The route into the university has been altered because of building work and now follows a track at the edge of Hermitage Woods before entering the campus along the last entrance; this section will be marked.
There is an orienteering-style control or marshal on each 2,000 foot plus peak in the Ochils and additional controls on Colsnaur Hill and Dumyat; runners will visit 13 controls in total. Mandatory kit is checked at registration and must include a map, whistle, compass, full waterproof body cover, hat and gloves; carrying a mobile phone is recommended. There are two cut-off points on course at Kings Seat Hill and Ben Buck. Marshals are positioned on six hills and competitors should take care around old metal fence post stubs near Blairdennon. A charge applies for a lost dibber. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
