Trail Marathon

42km | 300m

Saturday 20th September 2025

Salomon Skyline Scotland Trail Marathon!

Our Trail Marathon route completes a grand tour of Leanachan Forest. Following well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails, this route offers easy and fast terrain. Whether running to compete or complete, this is a fantastic route through a peaceful forest with panoramic views of distant mountains. 

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

    • The initial 3km are on forestry tracks leading west towards Torlundy. These wide vehicle tracks allow runners to pass each other, spread out, and gently descend for a fast start to the route. 

    • Joining the Ben Nevis North Face footpath, the route ascends before connecting to the main forestry vehicle track to traverse the length of Leanachan Forest from west to east, finishing along the famous puggy track footpath before veering north. 

    • A wonderful path now weaves along the Cour River for 2km, before a sneaky right turn connects the route with the Corriechoille forest loop and the opportunity to eyeball the runners ahead and behind as you cross.  

    • Rejoining The Cour River path, the route now picks up another major forestry track for the next 15km, taking runners on a giant loop into the heart of the Leanachan Forest complex. This whole section is on excellent forest tracks and trails and is extremely runnable. The forest is peaceful, with panoramic views through the trees to distant mountains. 

    • At 35km, the route starts to climb again, heading back to the Nevis Range arena… but there is a sting in the tail. The final 7km loop is on excellent trails, and forestry tracks and a fitting end to this outstanding trail marathon route. 

    • 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 42km with 300m of ascent.

entry Fee

£75

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
  • local_drink Water, juice and isotonic drinks

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

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

  • Trail Marathon registration (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 10am

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

    *Timings are provisional

    • There will be be water stations on course for the Trail Marathon to keep you hydrated, with water, isotonic drinks and juice.

    • Course closure 6pm. 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: £65

    Prices will increase as follows:

    £55 10/02/2025 - 31/03/2025

    £65 01/04/2025 - 31/05/2025

    £75 01/06/2025 - Entries Close

  • Runners need to be aged 18 or over to take part in the Trail Marathon.

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

  • Each participant must agree to the following participant declaration when completing the entry form:

    You agree that you have made a realistic assessment of your capabilities and are undertaking a course which best reflects your running or hiking skills and fitness. You will be prepared for the worst possible weather conditions. You agree that although the organisers will ensure that the event is as safe as possible, your safety is ultimately your own personal responsibility, just as it is with any trail running or hiking.

    You accept full responsibility for your own safety and any injury sustained during the event. These are not the responsibility of the event organiser, their agents or the landowners. You know your limitations and are experienced enough to make a reasoned decision whether to not start the event or to retire from the event rather than jeopardise your own or other people’s safety.

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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.