Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)

Spean Bridge, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2026

Aonach Mor Uphill 2026 (New Year)

The event takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William. It is organised by Lochaber AC. The course distance is 4 km with a climb of 610 m. The race is limited to participants aged 18 or older. Entry fee is £15. Entries are capped at 150 and there were 28 participants entered at the time of listing.

Entry details and race logistics

Entries are handled online via SiEntries; there is no entry on the day. Entries open on 1 September 2025 and close on 29 December 2025. Full body cover must be carried or worn to be eligible to race. Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with a hood and taped seams, waterproof over trousers with taped seams, a warm hat or buff, and warm gloves or mitts. Kit will be checked at registration.

Racers and marshals receive soup and a roll plus tea or coffee at the Snowgoose Cafe on presentation of their race number. Competitors may leave a bag of warm layers to be taken up the gondola for the finish and prize giving by dropping it at the gondola station at registration. After the race, competitors may use the gondola to descend free of charge or run down. If the gondola is not running, the route will be from the start to Tower 13 and back, with presentation and food in the Pinemartin Café at the bottom station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 Km Uphill
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