Spectating Information
8th Sep 2016
Spectators are very welcome at Skyline Scotland 2016! We want to grow the local and outdoor community support for the race to comparable levels to those found at the big European races in years to come.
Skyline Scotland™ will feature three of the highest-octane mountain running races in the UK on Friday 16th - Sunday 18th September 2016. Will you be taking part or coming to Kinlochleven to soak up the race atmosphere and ring a cowbell to cheer on the skyrunners?
Skyline Scotland™ 2016 - spectator map © Harvey Maps
How to spectate?
Live GPS Tracking
Come race day (Saturday 17th September for the Ring of Steall Skyrace™, Sunday 18th September for the Salomon Glen Coe Skyline™) please simply visit the homepage of skylinescotland.com for the live tracking links. Our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will also be covering the entire duration of the event, so there'll be no excuse for remote viewers to miss out on all the action.
In Person
- At the Event Centre, the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven (where all three starts and finishes will be) we will be providing screens with live results and the live GPS tracking feed as participants progress around the routes.
- Spectators can intercept the runners out on the course at low-level spectator zones using our handy spectator schedules - see below - (and live GPS tracking!) to predict when they will arrive.
- The National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre will be a strategic place to hang out on Sunday 18th September especially ahead of runners passing through CP11, where you can enjoy the live tracking stream, a cup of coffee and cake, and a roof over your head!
- We will also be offering professionally guided walking groups to high-level locations on the course led by local mountain guides at £10 per person -
There will be a spectator map leaflet available from the event centre and other locations which will have a high-resolution version of the map above printed on it.
"Ring ring" - Salomon cowbells helped create a fantastic spectating atmosphere at the 2015 event ©Ian Corless
Race Overview
Salomon Mamores VK™ - Friday 16th September 2016
A UK first, this International Skyrunning Federation Vertical Kilometer® format race is an incredible leg burning and lung-busting ascent from sea level to Munro summit. Participants are set off at timed intervals to follow a marked course gaining 1000m of height in less than 5km, with the winner having the fastest overall time to the summit. Part of the Skyrunner® UK Series.
Read further spectating information details for the Salomon Mamores VK™.
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace™ - Saturday 17th September 2016
A variation of the classic 'Ring of Steall' ridge-walking route, this incredible 25km mountain running race tackles challenging terrain and classic ridge scrambling terrain with 2,500m of steep ascent and descent. Part of the Skyrunner® UK Series.
Read further spectating information details for the Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace™.
Salomon Glen Coe Skyline™ - Sunday 18th September 2016
The second edition of this race again follows in the finest tradition of the most prestigious Skyrunning races, fusing mountain running and alpinism in a pure test of speed, endurance and skill on an uncompromising, world-class course. The route includes the most challenging Scottish mountain running terrain, featuring long and sustained sections of top-end scrambling. Climbing experience required. Retreat at times impossible! Part of the Skyrunner® World Series
The race is only suitable for highly experienced competitors and all entrants are vetted for experience.
Read further spectating information details for the Salomon Glen Coe Skyline™.
Note the times highlighted in red are outside our cut-off times
Don't miss our Speaker & Film Nights
In addition, two eagerly anticipated speaker and film nights will take place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September at Kinlochleven High School, just a 5 minute walk from the Ice Factor. We encourage you to sign-up now to avoid missing out on the unique opportunity to hear these inspirational talks, from Jasmin Paris, Tom Owens, and last year’s winner Joe Symonds, and watch some incredible films (limited entries will be available on the door).
See the full programme for both nights.
