Ben Nevis 4000 4.35

Inaugural Ben Nevis 4000™ & Glen Nevis 1000™, the UK’s very first 1000m uphill only race, announced.


Save the date: 27th – 29th May. Yes, exactly, a bank holiday weekend!

Bringing yet more European-style mountain running excitement to the high tops of the UK. In fact, this race will go to the very top of the UK at 1344m. With no higher ground until you reach the Scandinavian Mountains of Norway, this really is the pinnacle race in the UK.

The Scottish Gaelic name ‘Beinn Nibheis’ is variously understood, meaning either the ‘Malicious Mountain’ or the ‘Venomous Mountain’ and the race will certainly be asking strong questions of the racers.

The Ben Nevis 4000™ will take in a little more than a marathon in distance, at approximately 46km. However, that is only the half of it. There will be over 4000m of ascent. Time to get those legs in tip top fettle.

Following a route that takes in sublime trails in the Mamores range, linking the high tops with lower paths, the route will include the dance along the Devil’s Ridge to Sgurr a’Mhaim. Racing in Golden Eagle country, competitors are just as likely to see Ptarmigan, Red Deer, Sea Eagles and a myriad of other iconic Scottish flora and fauna.

With a super remote feed station (no vehicular access) where there will be hot food a-plenty and the chance for snow to still be on the ground, this race might just have it all. And that’s before you consider the iconic route onto the summit of Ben Nevis itself and the fast, yet technically demanding descent to the finish line.

During the weekend there will also be the UK’s very first 1000m uphill only race. 1000m of uphill mayhem. With an average gradient of 33%, this will be a battle ground for those who can dig deep and endure some lung-bursting fun. However, with a generous time limit, this race will be open to a wide audience who want to experience the excitement and atmosphere that these races generate.

There will also be a low level trail race open to all, so if you are a walker or runner but don’t have a head for heights, then this could be just the ticket to add to your enjoyment of the weekend.

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