Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)

Event details

The Aonach Mor Uphill 2026 (New Year) takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William. The event is organised by Lochaber AC. The course distance is 4 km with a climb of 610 m. Entry is open from 1 September 2025 and closes on 29 December 2025. The minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fee is £15.00. The race is capped at 150 entries and entries listed so far show 103 participants. Recorded course times are 21:13 (male record, 2014) and 26:28 (female record, 2009).

Race rules and facilities

Full body cover must be carried or worn or the runner will not be allowed to run. Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with a 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. There is no on-the-day entry. Racers may send a bag of warm layers up the gondola for the finish and prize giving by dropping it at the gondola station during registration; after the race participants may use the gondola to descend free or run down. If the gondola is not running, an alternative route to Tower 13 and back will be used and presentation food will be in the Pinemartin Café at the bottom station. All races and marshals receive a soup and roll and tea or coffee at the Snowgoose Cafe (show race number). Fort William Parkrun is also held at the Nevis Range on New Year’s Day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.