Ben Nevis Race
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Ben Nevis Race
The Ben Nevis Race is an annual mountain running event held in Fort William, running from New Town Park, Claggan, to the summit of Ben Nevis and back to the start. The 2026 race is scheduled for Saturday 5 September 2026 and is limited to 600 accepted entrants.
Entry is open only to runners who meet specific eligibility rules. Participants must be at least 18 years old on 1 January in the year of the race and must belong to a bona fide athletics or running club; unattached runners are not permitted and entries may be withdrawn if club membership cannot be confirmed. Entrants must normally have completed a minimum of three Category AM hill races within the last five years. Exemptions are available for those who have completed the Ben Nevis Race in 3 hours 30 minutes or less in the past five years; other exemption requests for similar mountain or endurance events may be considered with supporting evidence.
Entries for 2026 opened on 21 March and closed on 17 July, with an invitation and acceptance process used to allocate the 600 places. Registration on race day requires the Entry Invitation Receipt to collect the race pack and race number; competitors who opted for a t-shirt will receive one at registration. Substitution of name or number is not allowed.
There are no refunds for entries; cancellations can be processed through the event entry system. Entry fees listed for 2026 were £38 for Scottish Athletics members and £40 for non members. The event is organised by the Ben Nevis Race Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
