Ben Nevis Race

For the avoidance of doubt the receipt is the Si-entries ‘Entry Confirmation Email’ that you would have received if you are in the race.

Less Than A Week to this year’s Ben Nevis Race, Saturday 7th September 2024, starting at 1pm from New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William.

Things You Will Need To Know Or Bring With You To Take Part In The Race.

1. There are NO runners Red cards this year, as you will have a chip on your bib number which should be displayed at all times.

2. You will require your ‘Entry Confirmation Email’ that you would have received from Si-Entries, either a paper copy or an electronic copy to register on the day.

3. Registration takes place from 9.00am and you must have your Entry Invitation Receipt, if not you will not be able to register, so bring with you to collect your race pack, bib number, etc.

4. All competitors will receive a t-shirt at registration if they chose to receive one on your entry application.

5. All runners are required to wear or carry full body cover in addition to your normal running kit you’ll need windproof and/or waterproof “full body cover” (that means a jacket and overtrousers), as well as a hat and gloves. (Follow Link Below for Definition)’
https://scottishhillrunners.uk/Info/Introduction%20to%20hill%20running%20Feb%202012.pdf

6. Can I also take this opportunity to remind you that if you retire at any point during the race, you must inform a marshall as soon as possible AND report to the secretary’s/ time keepers tent.
The race is being electronically timed this year by Protay.co.uk and you will be able to see your results shortly after finishing.

Registration is from 9am until 12.30pm

If you have any queries then please contact us at secretary@bennevisrace.co.uk

I also wish to draw your attention to the route as it was changed last year 2023, and the route is the same for this year.

Important notice – Reminder of route change from 2023 Onwards
Due to conservation concerns from the landowners, the Ben Nevis race route was changed in 2023. All runners will now have to stay on the path from Conservation corner (Red burn shortcut) checkpoint one to the Red Burn checkpoint four for ascent and descent.

2023 Onwards Race Route Change

Please see map link above for more information. There will be checkpoint mats on route that you must run through to ensure this new rule is followed. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification from the race and puts the future of the race at risk.

Male/Open and Female Categories Prizes.
1st Senior 1st V40 1st V50 1st V60 1st V70 1st Team
2nd Senior 2nd V40 2nd V50 2nd V60 2nd V70 2nd Team
3rd Senior 3rd V40 3rd V50 3rd V60 3rd V70 3rd Team

1st to Summit, Fastest Local Descent, Connochie Plaque winners

Also another important note this year, is there is limited parking at park on race day and the day previous, due to the demolition of the Nupe/Football Club, so please use other parking areas around Fort William, such as Leisure Centre, Nevis Centre, Carpark opposite Hospital, West End Carpark, Lochaber High School.

Good Luck to all that are taking part and helpers and marshalls.

A note to last year’s (2023) Ben Nevis Race trophy winners, can you please arrange for any trophies that are due to be returned, be returned as soon as possible prior race day so we can make ready for presentation at the Nevis Centre.

They can be returned to :-

Ben Nevis Race Association

C/O James Hamilton

Schiehallion

Banavie

Fort William

PH33 7LY

As volunteers, organisers, and runners with a cumulative 80+ Ben Nevis races completed, we appreciate and value all opinions and would reiterate the offer for any individuals to join the BNRA committee, share their passion, and help shape future races.

As a constituted association of local volunteers we have, over the past 15 years, harnessed our own passion for, and managed to keep the Ben Nevis Race viable despite ongoing environmental pressures resulting in many other classic core races failing such as, Carnethy 5 and Pentland skyline.

We have achieved this by extensive meetings over these years (including site visits), discussions and consultancy, with landowners (Jahamma Estates, John Muir Trust) and NatureScot who, as the National body are legally responsible for the natural heritage of Ben Nevis and decide if a permission is granted or not.

To clarify, race permissions obtained from NatureScot have specific measures in place with regard to the route and prohibit some previous lines used. This is one of the main compromises that BNRA has had to make to ensure the race continues to take place into the future.

As we have described above, we believe in discussion and dialogue with the relevant bodies to forge relationships securing the future of the race is the positive way forward and should anyone wish to join the committee to help achieve this then they are very welcome. We hope this clarifies our position and explains that we are not “overly prescriptive organisers”

Good luck to all

Congratulations!

  Your No.25, Mrs Grace Neilson,

  has won this months, July 2024 £75.00  

  Ben Nevis Race Association 200 Club Draw

This annual event is held on the first Saturday in September. This year the race is on Saturday 7th September 2024, starting at 1pm from New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William. Entries limit is 600.

There are NO runners Red cards this year, as you will have a chip on your bib number which should be displayed at all times. You will require your confirmation receipt that you would have received from Si-Entries, either a paper copy or an electronic copy to register on the day.

Registration takes place from 9.00am and you must have your Entry Invitation Receipt, if not you will not be able to register, bring with you to collect your race pack, bib number, etc.

All competitors will receive a t-shirt at registration if they chose to receive one on your entry application.

Can I also take this opportunity to remind you that if you retire at any point during the race, you must inform a marshal as soon as possible AND report to the secretary’s/ time keepers tent.

The race is being electronically timed this year by Protay.co.uk and you will be able to see your results shortly after finishing.

Race numbers: Do not fold, bend, or cover your race number. It should be worn on the front of your body—your stomach is the ideal location (placing it on the side of your shorts is not acceptable). This ensures high-quality reads at the timing points, providing not only accurate times but also enhancing your safety on the hill, and improving sponsor visibility.

Registration is from 9am until 12.30pm

 If you have any queries then please contact us at secretary@bennevisrace.co.uk

All runners are required to wear or carry full body cover in addition to your normal running kit you’ll need windproof and/or waterproof “full body cover” (that means a jacket and overtrousers), as well as a hat and gloves.

https://scottishhillrunners.uk/Info/Introduction%20to%20hill%20running%20Feb%202012.pdf

I also wish to draw your attention to the route as it was changed last year 2023, and the route is the same for this year.

Important notice – Reminder of route change from 2023 Onwards

Due to conservation concerns from the landowners, the Ben Nevis race route was changed in 2023. All runners will now have to stay on the path from Conservation corner (Red burn shortcut) checkpoint one to the Red Burn checkpoint four for ascent and descent. Please see map for more information. There will be checkpoint mats on route that you must run through to ensure this new rule is followed. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification from the race and puts the future of the race at risk.

2023 Onwards Race Route Change

2024 Race Prize Categories – Male/Open and Female Categories Prizes.

1^st Senior             1^st V40           1^st V50           1^st V60       1^st V70             1^st Team

2^nd Senior            2^nd V40         2^nd V50          2^nd V60   2^nd V70           2^nd Team

3^rd Senior             3^rd V40          3^rd V50          3^rd V60       3^rd V70           3^rd Team

1^st to Summit                Fastest Local Descent             Connochie Plaque winners

Also another important note this year, is there is limited parking at park on race day and the day previous, due to the demolition of the Nupe/Football Club, so please use other parking areas around Fort William, such as Leisure Centre, Nevis Centre, Carpark opposite Hospital, West End Carpark, Lochaber High School.

Due to conservation concerns from the landowners, the Ben Nevis race route was changed in 2023. All runners will now have to stay on the path from Conservation corner (Red burn shortcut) checkpoint one to the Red Burn checkpoint four for ascent and descent. Please see map for more information. There will be checkpoint mats on route that you must run through to ensure this new rule is followed. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification from the race and puts the future of the race at risk.

Congratulations!

  Your No.84, Catriona Andrews,

  has won this months, June 2024 £75.00  

  Ben Nevis Race Association 200 Club Draw.

Congratulations!

  Your No.13, Mr Stuart Gray,

  have won this months, May 2024

  Ben Nevis Race Association 200 Club Draw.        £75.00

Congratulations!

  No.107, Mr Calum Cameron

  has won this months, April 2024

  Ben Nevis Race Association 200 Club Draw.

        £75.00