The OMM
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About the race
The OMM (57th edition) is a self-reliant, two day mountain navigation event on 24 and 25 October 2026 in Talnotry, Scotland. Teams of two are the primary format and teams of three are allowed; teams must stay together and carry all equipment and food for the weekend. Competitors receive a new 1:40 000 Harvey map at the start of each day showing checkpoint locations. There are two competition formats: linear (visit controls in order) and score (choose controls for points within a time limit).
Linear course examples:
- Elite: Day 1: 47 km / 2200 m, Day 2: 38 km / 1800 m
- A Course: Day 1: 36 km / 1650 m, Day 2: 29 km / 1350 m
- B Course: Day 1: 25 km / 1100 m, Day 2: 20 km / 900 m
Score course examples (time allowances per day):
- Long Score: Day 1: 7 hours, Day 2: 6 hours
- Medium Score: Day 1: 6 hours, Day 2: 5 hours
- Short Score: Day 1: 5 hours, Day 2: 4 hours
Mandatory personal and team kit is required, including waterproofs, headtorch with long battery life, compass, whistle, insulated sleeping system, tent per team, stove and 36 hours of food for the team. Organisers provide trackers, timing tags and a midway overnight campsite. The event is run not for profit, uses volunteer teams, commissions ecological assessments of the area, and reports that each event typically brings significant revenue to the local area. Entries close 30/09/2026; pricing varies by date and includes maps, camping, live tracking, parking and a post-event meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
