Weekend of Events

The event is part of a full weekend of events and fun for the whole family. As well as the serious business of hill running, this will be a weekend of socialising and fun - it will definitely be worth your while to stay for the whole weekend

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Event Hub

The event hub will be based in the picturesque village of Luss on the west shore of Loch Lomond, popular with tourists in the summer months. The village hosts the historical Luss Highland Games each July, which attracts hundreds of visitors and includes a hill race on the hills where the event is located.

There will be a central event field where the runners’ pens will be, plus changing tent, loos and a refreshment marquee.

How to Enter

All runners have a responsibility to read and abide by the rules.

Catering

The Hotel will be putting on hot food and drink (to purchase) in the annex building from midday on the Friday.

The customary hot soup and rolls, tea, coffee and cakes that will be supplied to all runners, marshals and helpers on the event field via their food ticket. The soup will Tomato (Vegetarian) and Lentil (Vegan).

Loch Lomond Arms Hotel will be catering on the field facing the event hub. There will be a hog roast, pizza, tuck shop and a beer tent (available to purchase).

How to Enter

All runners have a responsibility to read and abide by the rules.

Registration

Registration will be open on

Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday morning 7am - 9am

You can collect all permits at registration.

Registration will take place in the annex building of Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, Main Road Luss G83 8NY, the annex building at the back of the hotel. Those who know the Luss Hill race, which is part of the ‘Bog n Burn’ race series will know the venue.

The Hotel will also be putting on food and drinks from this venue during and after registration on the Friday evening; so you won't have far to go to be fed and watered.

Rules

Rules updated 11:22 12/10/2016 and is subject to change without notice.

Required Kit

• Waterproof jacket with hood (taped seams)
• Waterproof overtrousers
• Hat and gloves
• Map and compass suitable for navigating the course
• Whistle

Kit checks will be carried out before entering the holding pen, and after the race spot kit check will take place.

Advisory Kit for Leg 3 : Long sleeved top - worn or carried.

Navigation Leg: This pairs leg will be given their maps (one each) in the kit check holding area.

All runners must wear club team vest.

Participation Requirements

We will be asking team captains to confirm that all team members have the required knowledge, fitness and experience to cope with an A category fell / hill race.

Clubs must be affiliated to UK Athletics and all competitors must be first claim members of the club that they are representing. All runners must wear the club vest. All runners must comply with the Scottish Athletics Rules of Competition.

Runners can only compete in a single leg (no doubling up).

Runners will only be those declared by the team captain at registration there can be no unauthorised substitutions.

Navigational experience and skills will be required on Legs 1, 2 & 3.

On Legs 2 and 3 pairs must stay together and in easy communication with each other. Visual contact must be maintained especially in poor visibility. Failure to do so will mean disqualification of the whole team.

 

The event is a senior competition for athletes aged 18 and over. We will however allow juniors aged 16 & 17 to complete in Leg 4; ensure that runners have the appropriate ID.

Scottish Athletics safety rules (PDF) for competition and the Scottish Athletics safety requirements for Scottish hills races (PDF) will apply throughout the event.

Full Scottish Hill running kit is required for all competitors on each leg. All runners will be checked on entering the start area and rechecked if runners leave. Spot kit checks will also be made during or at the end of legs. View Scottish Hill Runners Safety Guidlines.

 

Parts of the competition are over dangerous ground and all competitors take part at their own risk.

It is the duty of all competitors to help any runner in need of assistance.

Mass start times will reflect conditions on the day and will be planned so that all teams finish the event.

Checkpoints are detailed on the Leg Routes page and each checkpoint must be visited by both runners. SPORTident timing is used and teams must dib in the recording box sited at each checkpoint. Runners must wear their race number on their chest and show it to marshals when asked – this is how we monitor the race

Championship Categories

The Championship categories eligible for British Athletics medals are as follows:

- Senior Men
- Senior Women
- Over 40 Men
- Over 40 Women

Prize Giving will be held in the event hub field at approx, 4.15pm.

Additional Categories

Prizes will also be awarded for the following Veteran categories;

- Over 50 Men
- Over 50 Women
- Over 60 Men
- Over 60 Women

Non-prize eligible Senior Open Mixed teams.

Number of Teams

There is a limit of 200 teams. If more than 200 entry requests are received, the race committee will apply selection criteria to ensure all clubs have at least one team accepted. Championship category teams will preference over non-championship teams.

Maps

Separate maps will be provided for the North and South of the hills. High quality maps will be prepared by Harveys.

Disclaimer:
I accept the hazards inherent in fell running and acknowledge that I am entering and running this race at my own risk.
I confirm that I am aware of the rules imposed on me by the Race Organiser and that I will comply with them.
I confirm that I have read and will comply with, the “Fell Running – Requirements for Runners”.
I acknowledge and agree that I am responsible for determining whether I have the skills equipment and fitness to participate in this event.
I accept that neither the Race Organiser nor the British Athletics shall be liable to me for any injury, loss or damage of any nature to me or my property arising out of my participation in this race (other than in respect of death or personal injury as a result of their negligence).
I accept that the Race Organiser may use photographic or video equipment for the purpose of monitoring the race.

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