Aonach Mòr Avalanche

4km | -680m

Friday 18th September 2026

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Aonach Mòr Avalanche: The Route 

Experience pure, gravity-fuelled chaos in the Aonach Mòr Avalanche - where runners ride the gondola to high on Aonach Mòr and then launch into a 680-metre descent over just 3.7km. A fast 650m sprint down a wide grassy ski run sets the battle for position before you dive onto the legendary UCI downhill MTB course, charging through technical switchbacks, steep drops and forested singletrack all the way to the valley floor - this is downhill racing like no other.

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

  • Your race experience starts with a 15-minute ride on the Nevis Range Gondola to reach the Snowgoose Cafe high on the flanks of Aonach Mòr.  Runners will be corralled here and then walked as a group uphill to the start line. The start line will enable a mass start with 650m of wide open ‘piste’ before the start of the UCI downhill MTB track.

  • The route is approximately 4km with 0m 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 Chip timing
  • 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
  • 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: Friday 18th September 2026

    • Gondola: 4pm (Gondola ticket included with entry)

    • Race Start: 4:30pm (we will meet at the top of the gondola at 4:30pm prompt and walk the final 600m for mass start)

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

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

    Registration will be open:

    Friday 18th September from 2pm - 3:30pm.

    Please be at the Gondola station (bottom) at 4pm prompt.

    • Due to the fast nature of the Aonach Mòr Avalanche there will be no aid stations on the route.

    • Course closure 6pm. 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.

  • 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.

    • 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

    • Salomon 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 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.

  • £40 - £55 depending on time of entry. Gondola ticket is included within the price of your 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 Avalanche.

    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.

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.