Isle Of Jura Fell Race

Isle of Jura Fell Race

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is a mountain running event held on a rugged Scottish island. The course covers a distance of 28 km and includes 2,370 m of total ascent. Participants must navigate technical terrain while crossing seven mountain summits.

Due to the nature of the terrain, there are strict entry requirements. All participants must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate significant previous experience in mountain racing. The vetting process requires evidence of completing specific types of races within the last three to four years, such as previous Jura race completions or Category AL fell races. Competitors must use traditional navigation methods, as GPS navigational aids and waymarked trail races do not count toward the experience criteria.

The race is limited to 250 participants. If the event is oversubscribed, places are allocated through a combination of qualification categories and a ballot. The event includes competitive team categories for clubs, with prizes awarded to male and female teams of three based on combined times.

Strict cut-off times are enforced at the first six checkpoints. For runners who may find these initial time limits difficult to meet, a 30-minute early start option is available. The race organization emphasizes self-sufficiency and hillcraft, providing a full digital briefing to successful entrants prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.