Jacobite 100

100km | 2400m

Saturday 20th September 2025

Jacobite 100: the Route

This is an ultra-running journey through the Scottish Highlands with an exciting midnight mass start, utilising established paths and trails to weave through the glens, along lochs, and pass over mountain bealachs. The Jacobite 100 is a runnable 100km with a Scottish Highland journey at the heart of the race experience. 

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

    • The Jacobite 100 starts at midnight from the Bridge of Orchy after a bus transfer from the Nevis Range event centre, which is included in your entry. 

    • The race route is purposely designed to be an achievable and runnable 100km, with a Scottish Highland journey at the heart of the race experience. It avoids high mountain terrain and uses well-established paths and trails, with just one short section of indistinct path. 

    • From the Bridge of Orchy, the runners initially follow the West Highland Way to Victoria Bridge before turning west into adventure territory. They follow paths through remote glens, passing Loch Dochard, and running the length of Glen Kinglass via excellent tracks to the shores of Loch Etive. 

    • Ardmaddy Bay is a stunning location that marks the beginning of the journey back north. Here, there is 10km of single track alongside the beautiful shores of Loch Etive, following narrow and occasionally indistinct paths. This is arguably the hardest section of the route that connects us to Glen Etive. 

    • Once in Glen Etive, the route gently climbs passing the famous Dalness Estate (where James Bond’s Skyfall was filmed). Then, it joins the stunning Lairig Gartain mountain path, which drops into Glen Coe. 

    • Rejoining the West Highland Way in Glen Coe, the route ascends the Devil’s Staircase before gradually descending into Kinlochleven. Continuing on the West Highland Way, the route quickly progresses into the beautiful Glen Nevis via forestry tracks leading the Ben Nevis visitor centre and support point.

    • The route now joins the Ben Nevis tourist path, rapidly climbing to Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe (otherwise known as the ‘Half Way Lochan’), before traversing under the towering north face cliffs of the Ben to the CIC hut. 

    • Descending via the main Allt, a ‘Mhuilinn track takes runners towards Leanachan Forest, where excellent forestry tracks connect to a fantastic finish at 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 100km with 2,400m of ascent.

  • The Jacobite 100 doesn’t have a direct comparison to the old Skyline Scotland routes. We wanted to create an achievable and very runnable 100km route that also had a Scottish Highland journey at the heart of the race experience.  

entry Fee

£150

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
  • breakfast_dining Well stocked support points with various snacks, cakes and sweets

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: Saturday 20th September 2025

    • Race Start: Bridge of Orchy (coach transport for all participants will be arranged from Nevis Range to the race start and is included in the entry fee)

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

  • Jacobite 100 registration and kit check (Nevis Range) - Friday 19th September 8 - 10pm

    Coach departs from Nevis Range - Friday 19th September 10:30pm prompt (Please note: coach transfer is mandatory for all participants and is included in the entry fee)

    Race start (Bridge of Orchy) - Saturday 20th September 12am (midnight!).

    *Timings are provisional

    • We are planning for x4 well stocked and fully marshalled support points on the 100km Jacobite course

    • Estimated locations: 1. TBC, 2. Glen Etive, 3. Kinlochleven and 4. Glen Nevis

    • 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 and the support points

    • 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.

    Coach transport will be provided within the entry fee for Jacobite 100 participants from the Nevis Range to the race start at Bridge of Orchy. This transport is mandatory, it is not possible to make your own way to the start location.

    • 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

    • 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: £150

    Prices will increase as follows:

    £120 10/02/2025 - 31/03/2025

    £150 01/04/2025 - 31/05/2025

    £165 01/06/2025 - 31/07/2025

  • Runners need to be aged 18 or over to take part in the Jacobite 100.

  • 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.

KIT RECOMMENDATIONS

We are fortunate to work with the world’s leading trail running brand, Salomon, and would like to recommend some of the excellent items they make that are well suited to Skyline Scotland:

A common mistake we see at kit check is participants bringing a survival blanket rather than a survival bag. A survival bag is far superior in an emergency and is mandatory. We recommend the SOL survival bag, which is available for purchase in our shop.

Whilst the built-in whistle on your rucksack or vest is acceptable, we recommend a purpose-made device such as the Lifesystems Whistle.

Finally, if you want to enjoy a warm drink at the Support Point, you must carry your own mug. We recommend the Lifeventure mug.

EXCEPTIONAL WEATHER KIT

Since 2024 we have mandated that participants carry additional kit in the event of exceptionally cold and/or wet, or hot weather. When notified, these additional items must be carried in addition to the standard mandatory kit, and are included on the downloadable checklist linked above.

We will notify Salomon Skyline Scotland participants at registration whether they will need to carry this kit with them or not. Therefore, participants must bring their ‘Cold Weather Kit/Hot Weather Kit’ to registration and be ready to carry it in their running rucksack.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Finally, we would like to share some further recommendations and insights that we have seen participants successfully employ over the years. These items are not mandatory but might help you to critically appraise your clothing and equipment choices.

RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

  • Heavy-weight mountaineering-style waterproof jacket. Especially if you are likely to be walking rather than running.

  • Waterproof cap. Brilliant for keeping driving rain off your face - worn under the hood of your waterproof jacket.

  • Second waterproof jacket. Layering two lightweight waterproofs is an old trick that keeps you drier whilst adding warmth.

  • Winter underwear. Windproof and/or insulated underwear for staying comfortable in very cold conditions.

RECOMMENDED HOT WEATHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

  • Sunblock. Factor 50 and waterproof. We recommend the Lifesystems Sports Suncream

  • Long-Sleeve Top. A loose-fitting and lightweight long-sleeve top to keep the sun off your skin, and reduce sunburn risk.

  • Sunglasses. Helps reduce fatigue in bright conditions.

  • Headband. Salty sweat running into your eyes is seriously unpleasant.

  • Thin socks. In hot weather, your feet will swell, and swapping for thinner socks helps with comfort.