Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)
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Event details
The Aonach Mor Uphill 2026 (New Year) takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William. The race distance is 4 km with a climb of 610 m. The minimum age is 18 or older. The event is organised by Lochaber AC. Entry fee is £15.00. Entries open 1 September 2025 and close 29 December 2025. Entries are capped at 150 and there were 53 participants listed at the time of the source information. There is no on-the-day entry.
Logistics and rules
Full body cover must be carried or the entrant will not be allowed to race. Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with a hood and taped seams, waterproof over-trousers with taped seams, a warm hat or buff, and warm gloves or mitts. A kit check takes place at registration. Racers may send a bag of warm layers up the gondola for the finish and prize giving; drop-off is at the gondola station at registration. After the race competitors may use the gondola down free of charge or run down. If the gondola is not running due to weather, an alternative route to Tower 13 and back to the start will be used and presentation will take place at the Pinemartin Cafe at the bottom station. Refreshments (soup and roll, and tea or coffee) are provided for racers and marshals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.