Aonach Mòr Anarchy 20K

22km | 900m

Saturday 19th September 2026

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Aonach Mòr Anarchy: The Route 

This varied trail running route will challenge all your skills as a runner. Combining the best forest trails with an ascent of the World Cup Mountain Bike downhill course and a fast flowing descent of the Blue Doon trail - usually closed to the public! It is the perfect way to experience all the highs and lows of a mountain trail adventure.  

Please note, all routes are provisional and subject to final consultations.

    • Runners begin with an initial 11km of varied tracks and singletrack trails through Leanachan Forest to get the legs well warmed up before the steep ascent to come.  

    • Joining the world-famous UCI World Cup Downhill MTB track, runners climb steeply on twisting purpose-built trails to the top station of the Nevis Range Gondola.   

    • A few hundred metres of level respite allows runners to catch their breath before they join the Blue Doon downhill MTB track.  

    • The descent back down the mountain is eye-wateringly fast, following the undulating and banked turns of the Blue Doon. If your legs can withstand the onslaught, you can go extremely fast, but the lactate will burn your thighs in ways most runners have never experienced.   

    • Re-entering the Leanachan Forest, the route follows MTB trails to a spectacular finish at the centre of the Nevis Range.  

    • The entire route is mandatory and will be comprehensively waymarked during the race. At all times, runners must follow the established path and marked route without deviations, such as cutting corners in zig-zags paths, or taking a direct line between two points. Failure to observe these rules during the race will result in disqualification. If you are recce’ing the race route in advance of the race, we kindly request that you always stick strictly to the established path on the ground.

    • Participants have no special right of way over other recreational users and are reminded to be polite and courteous at all times.  

  • The route is approximately 22km with 900m of ascent.

  • The Blue Doon and World Cup Downhill mountain biking routes are usually closed to pedestrian access because of the very real risk of a collision between a high-speed mountain biker and walker or runner. Please respect the warning signs and closure times of these trails, and do not go up or down them whilst the gondola is running, and mountain bikers are using these routes.  

  • This route is suitable for trail runners of all abilities. The course will be fully way-marked, and no navigation experience is required for this race.

What does your entry include?

Support From Ourea Events Office Team

At the Nevis Range Event Centre

  • local_parking Access to on-site parking and shuttle buses (pre-booking needed / paid for separately)
  • personal_bag Baggage storage while you run
  • tapas On-site food and drink traders, brands and more
  • badge Team of motivated volunteer marshals and professional Ourea Events staff

While on the Course

  • arrow_circle_right Fully waymarked and marshalled route
  • timer_play Digital race timing for course split times and official results
  • satellite_alt Live GPS tracking
  • pin Race number

Mementos

  • workspace_premium All who finish the race will each receive a quality finisher’s medal 
  • apparel Official Salomon Skyline Scotland merchandise (available to purchase)

Safety Cover

  • stethoscope Emergency medical attention during the race
  • personal_injury Professional response team to assist in case of emergency or injury

Prizes

  • trophy 1st female and 1st male overall winners will each receive a Winners Trophy
  • redeem 1st, 2nd and 3rd female and male will each receive a Salomon cash prize
  • award_star 1st female and 1st male veteran in each age category will each receive a Salomon prize

Who are Ourea Events?

  • crowdsource Since 2012 Ourea Events have supported 30,000 runners to reach their potential and enjoy life changing adventures around the UK
  • workspace_premium The office team has a collective experience of over 75 years in organising premium outdoor events
  • diversity_4 Ourea Events is committed to a programme of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • hiking Ourea Events supports charity partners like Mountain Rescue across the UK

Where and When

    • Date: Saturday 19th September 2026

    • Race Start: 11am

    • Registration, Start & Finish Venue: Nevis Range, Fort William PH33 6SQ.

  • Aonach Mòr Anarchy registration will take place at the Nevis Range.

    Registration will be open:

    Friday 18th September from 4pm - 6pm and 7pm - 9pm

    Saturday 19th September - 9am - 10:30am

    We encourage participants to register on the Friday, wherever possible.

    • There will be a Water Point provided on the Aonach Mòr Anarchy. Details TBA.

    • Course closure 4pm. Our aim is to ensure as many people as possible are able to complete the Skyline Scotland races. 

  • All participants will be able to leave a finish line drop bag at the Nevis Range. These can be dropped off during registration on Friday or Saturday morning.

  • It is against the event rules for any participant to receive outside support, such as friends/family providing assistance or food, and contravening these rules will result in penalties. It is perfectly acceptable for friends and family to intercept participants on the course to cheer them on. 

    • It is only possible to retire at the start/finish

    • In an emergency, our professional event Response Team will assist participants whilst they are on the course.

    • At registration, you will be provided with a GPS Tracker. This will be attached to your running pack/vest by our marshals and must not be removed

    • The GPS Tracking is primarily for safety management purposes, but we will provide a link for friends and family to watch your progress.

    • 1st female and 1st male overall winner’s will receive a winner’s trophy

    • Salomon have supported a prize fund for the race which will be equally awarded to the 1st (£150), 2nd (£75) and 3rd (£50) male & female runners.

    • The 1st male and female in each veteran category will also be eligible for a Salomon prize

    • Veteran age categories are 40, 45, 50, etc, in five-year age blocks

    • If you think you are the first finisher in one of the veteran categories, and we have not picked this up, please come and find us with your race number and let us know

    • Prize giving will take place at the Nevis Range - timings will be confirmed.

  • £60 - £120 depending on time of entry.

    We operate a variable pricing structure for entries. To secure your entry at the best price it's recommended you make your entry as soon as possible.

  • Runners need to be aged 18 or over to take part in the Aonach Mòr Anarchy.

    We will allow runners aged 16 - 17 to take part in the race, but only under supervision of an adult for the duration of the course.

  • Participants must follow the >> universal event rules << applicable to all events organised by Ourea Events.

  • I declare that:

    • I have read and understood the information on the website about the nature of the course, which features rough and remote mountain trail running;

    • I can apply sound mountain judgement at all times even if it means compromising my overall race result;

    • I can diligently concentrate and follow waymarking;

    • I accept full responsibility for my own safety and any injury sustained during the event. These are not the responsibility of the event organiser, their agents or the landowners;

    • I know my limitations and I am experienced enough to make a reasoned decision whether or not to start the event and/or to retire from the event rather than jeopardise my own or other people’s safety;

    • I understand that there is a risk of serious injury or death whilst participating in mountain and trail running events such as this.

  • UTMB

    The race is part of the UTMB index and contributes towards your 20K ranking.

    ITRA

    The race is worth 1 ITRA point.

  • For Elite runners, to gain a free race entry to one of the Ourea Events races, this is determined by either their overall UTMB Index or their ITRA Performance Index.  You must demonstrate that you have a valid and current score in either index.  Elite entries are limited per race and will be determined by their demand and availability.  

    UMTB Index (overall)

    Men 800 

    Women 650

    ITRA Performance Index

    Men 825

    Women 700

    Where this quota has been reached, races are sold out, registrations are closed or less than 30 days before the event, free entries will be subject to the event director’s discretion. Please submit a request via the contact form on the race website. 

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Kit Requirements

Please download the following clothing and equipment checklist. The items listed are mandatory and must be worn by the participants or carried at all times for the duration of the Salomon Skyline Scotland.

DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST

We know that kit and clothing requirements can be a bit confusing, and we hope that the downloadable checklist will help you select and pack the correct clothing and equipment. Our comprehensive clothing and equipment guidance has some great advice for more information.