Aonach Mòr Anarchy

12km | 600m

Saturday 20th September 2025

The Aonach Mòr Anarchy: The Route 

This Formula One mountain running route is designed to meet the criteria for World Championships as specified by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). It is a brutally fast and unforgiving test of speed and endurance that packs a mighty punch. 

Please note: This route is provisional and may be subject to change while finalising stakeholder consultations.

    • Runners begin with an initial 2km on wide forestry tracks that climb up through Leanachan Forest so that they become dispersed before joining the narrower MTB track. 

    • 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 course will be fully signed, comprehensively waymarked and marshalled. 

    • The entire route is mandatory. 

    • 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 12km with 600m of ascent.

  • It is incomparable. It is a totally unique experience utilising MTB tracks that are closed to pedestrians at all other times.  

entry Fee

£50

Enter by Saturday 31st May to beat the price rise. ENTRIES OPEN!

What does your entry include?

Support Ourea Events Office Team

At the Nevis Range Event Centre

  • local_parking Paid parking for the day at the Nevis Range - car sharing is encouraged!
  • 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 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
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  • hiking Ourea Events supports charity partners like Mountain Rescue across the UK

Where and When

    • Date: Saturday 20th September 2025

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

  • Aonach Mòr Anarchy registration and kit check (Nevis Range) - Saturday 20th September open from 8:30am (we recommend to register within 90 - 30 minutes of your race start time to avoid queues)

    Race start - Saturday 20th September 11am

    Please note: Kit checks will take place upon entry to the start area.

    *Timings are provisional

    • Due to the fast nature of this race and access to the route, there will be no support points on the Aonach Mòr Anarchy

    • Course closure for all races is 9pm. We will be sharing details on any support point cut offs in due course. Our aim is to ensure as many people as possible are able to complete the Skyline Scotland races.

    • 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.

  • There will be paid parking available at the Nevis Range. Details to follow in due course.

    • The race will be timed using chip timing

    • Do not FOLD (or cut) your number, as your timing tag is attached to the back, and damage to the timing tag will likely result in not getting a time!

    • Your number must be affixed to your front horizontally

    • Please wait until AFTER you cross the line to stop your watch – putting your arms across the race number can cause problems in recording your time.

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

    • Overall prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male & female runners

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

  • Entry Fee: £50

    Prices will increase as follows:

    £40 10/02/2025 - 31/03/2025

    £50 01/04/2025 - 31/05/2025

    £60 01/06/2025 - 31/07/2025

  • 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.

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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.

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.