Ben Nevis Race
Fort William, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026
Ben Nevis Race
The Ben Nevis Race is an annual mountain running event held on the first Saturday in September; the 2026 edition is on Saturday 5 September 2026. The course runs from the foot of the highest mountain in the UK to the summit and back, with the official location at New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William. Entry is limited to 600 competitors.
Entry allocation uses a pre selection list process. Athletes join the list without payment; if the organiser offers a place they will invite the athlete to complete payment to confirm the entry. Invitations are issued up to the entry limit and accepted places are confirmed by payment.
Eligibility requirements are specified by the organisers. Competitors must be at least 18 years old on 1 January in the year of the race and must belong to a bona fide athletics or running club. Entrants must have completed a minimum of three Category AM hill races within the previous five years. Exemptions are allowed in defined circumstances, including recent fast completion of this race or similar mountain endurance events, subject to supporting evidence.
Race administration notes that competitors need an invitation receipt to collect their race pack and bib, and that a race t shirt will be provided to those who have chosen one. No refunds are available; cancellations must follow the organiser s stated procedure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.