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Ben Nevis Race

Name: Ben Nevis Race
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Fort William

Fort William, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2025

The Ben Nevis Race is an annual hill running event held in Fort William, Scotland, featuring a challenging ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet. The race starts and finishes at New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William, attracting up to 600 participants who must be members of bona fide running or athletics clubs and meet strict entry criteria, including prior completion of qualifying hill races. The event offers a vibrant atmosphere with vendor stalls and services at the start/finish area, catering to runners and spectators alike. It is a prestigious endurance race demanding strong mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Ben Nevis Race

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