Ochil 2000s
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Ochil 2000s
The Ochil 2000s is a long classics hill race held on Sat 28 Aug 2027. The advertised distance is 33 km with 1770 m of ascent. Entry cost is listed at £20 with an end of day fee of £22. Entries open on Saturday 17 July 2027 and close on Thursday 26 August 2027.
The route starts at Glen Sherrup carpark in Glen Devon and finishes at Stirling University. Only two parts of the route are marked: from the start onto the open ground below Innerdownie and from the gate at the entrance of Yellow Craig woods back to the university. Marshals and orienteering-style controls are provided on the tops of the higher peaks and at several additional locations.
Required kit includes a map, whistle, compass, full waterproof body cover, hat and gloves; a mobile phone is recommended. Kit will be checked at registration. There are two cut-off controls on the route at Kings Seat Hill and Ben Buck. A bus will transport participants to the start from Stirling University.
Key route checkpoints include Innerdownie, Whitewisp Hill, Tarmangie Hill, Kings Seat Hill, Andrew Gannel Hill, The Law, Ben Cleuch, Ben Buck, Ben Ever, Blairdennon Hill, Colsnaur Hill, Menstrie and Dumyat. The event uses SI dibbers at 13 controls and charges £30 for a lost dibber. Participants must cross deer fences only at marked crossing points; climbing the fence will result in disqualification. Maps referenced are Landranger 58/57, Explorer 366 and Harvey Ochil Hills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
