rules

Rules

Runners have 35 hours to run, jog, walk, or crawl from Milngavie following the West Highland Way to Fort William Leisure Centre.
If runners are unfamiliar with the route they must carry their Harvey map at all stages. Any deviation from the route may lead to disqualifacation.
They must pass through the checkpoints within the stated time limits.
They must carry any items that the Race Director states may be need for their safety.
Any runner leaving Kingshouse or Kinlochleven after 22:00hrs must be 'paired up' with another runner or a member of their Back Up crew.
This is a SAL permitted race under hill race rules, thus no walking sticks/poles or other aids are permitted. Also no pacing is allowed for any of the leading ten runners. Slower runners may be paced after halfway.
Any runner who in the opinion of the Race Director, Marshall or Medic is regarded as unfit to continue will be withdrawn from the race. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.
You must have motorized back up consisting of at least two people, one of which must be capable to accompany you during the last two stages as required.
You must SIGN in & out with the marshall at each Checkpoint.
Your crew must meet you at each Checkpoint.
It is your Back Up's responsibility to ensure your safety between Checkpoints.
Your Back Up must be prepared to look for you if you do not Check in at a Checkpoint. they should be equipped with, map, compass, torch, food and clothing for their runner.
In bad weather all runners may have to 'Pair Up' at any stage at the discretion of the Race director, BE PREPARED!

Rules

Runners have 35 hours to run, jog, walk, or crawl from Milngavie following the West Highland Way to Fort William Leisure Centre.

If runners are unfamiliar with the route they must carry their Harvey map at all stages. Any deviation from the route may lead to disqualifacation.

They must pass through the checkpoints within the stated time limits.

They must carry any items that the Race Director states may be need for their safety.

Any runner leaving Kingshouse or Kinlochleven after 22:00hrs must be 'paired up' with another runner or a member of their Back Up crew.

This is a SAL permitted race under hill race rules, thus no walking sticks/poles or other aids are permitted. Also no pacing is allowed for any of the leading ten runners. Slower runners may be paced after halfway.

Any runner who in the opinion of the Race Director, Marshall or Medic is regarded as unfit to continue will be withdrawn from the race. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.

You must have motorized back up consisting of at least two people, one of which must be capable to accompany you during the last two stages as required.

You must SIGN in & out with the marshall at each Checkpoint.

Your crew must meet you at each Checkpoint.

It is your Back Up's responsibility to ensure your safety between Checkpoints.

Your Back Up must be prepared to look for you if you do not Check in at a Checkpoint. they should be equipped with, map, compass, torch, food and clothing for their runner.

In bad weather all runners may have to 'Pair Up' at any stage at the discretion of the Race director, BE PREPARED!

Rules may be added if and when circumstances arise - it is for your own safety!