Sat 4th March 2023
Glenshee Ski Center - Scotland
Glenshee Ski Center - Scotland
The experience of running in the snow at night in the Scottish mountains makes Snow Running a unique event in the UK Hill Running Calendar.
Format: Hill running circuit around Glenshee Ski Station on the compact piste snow, run at sunset and into the winter night. Short (6.5km) and long (11.5km) courses for range of abilities.
Designed as a challenging but fun event. You can run it as an opportunity to simply experience the challenge of the snowy hills at night or as a fierce mountain competitor chasing the trophy!
Participants must have done sufficient training and have an optimal level of health and physical condition, plus experience of undertaking activities in mountain conditions.
Marked in green in Loop 1 and purple Loop 2 . Minimum age 18 to register.
RegistrationMarked with green arrows (Loop 1 & small loop). Minimum age 16 to register.
RegistrationAnyone that takes more than 1.5h on Loop 1 will be asked to “complete” only the short course.
There will be a time limit …
Loop 1: 6 km 500m climb, light green arrows mark part of the course that will be dependent on ground conditions.
Loop 2: 5.5km 450m climb
We are confident that we can go ahead with full or patchy snow cover.
With the course being held in the ski station we can provide enough resources to make it safe to run in challenging conditions but the weather will be closely monitored to ensure it will be a safe event.
Participants will be notified in the event of cancellation for bad weather.
Marked in green
Marked in purple
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the organizers will establish an alternative course to ensure the participants’ safety.
Participants must attend the briefing to know about the possible changes to the established course.
There will be a time limit of 3 hrs from the start. A tail runner will be deployed and can assist or advise any struggling runners. The time cutoffs will be announced in the technical briefing.
Trophy for first male and female in each category.
Lucky dip prize draw on race numbers for all participants present at Prize Giving Ceremony.
Long course:
Short course:
Participants will be required to carry a minimum of clothing & equipment for the duration of the whole event:
THE USE OF POLES IS FORBIDDEN in line with the Scottish Hill Runners safety guidance. Hill Runners and Safety
*Race rules and regulations state that runners place themselves under the obligation of having these supplies with them and are obliged to demonstrate this to any member of the organizing committee immediately before the start of the race, during it or in the finish area if requested.
Navigational devices (GPS units, watches, smartphone, etc.) are permitted. Although the course will be fully marked, participants will be required to have the ability to navigate.
Registration period: until 28th Feb 2023, or until the maximum number of places is reached (up to 150 people). Contact info@snowrunning.uk for any issues registering.
Registration Fee: £25 per person and £20 for junior under 18.
Registration includes:
Cancellations:
We had a stunning night at Glenshee Ski Station for the very first Snow running event in 2022 – a truly unique event.
From the organising team many thanks to all of the Marshalls, Tail-runners, Timekeepers, and Glenshee ski patrol for helping to keep it safe and fun for everyone.
A special thanks to our Sponsors: Dymlab, Decathlon, Glenshee Ski Station, Dewars of Aberfeldy, Johnson and Loftus Boatbuilders (trophies), Cromarty Forge (logo and snow flake pendants), Scottish Hill Runners (insurance), Stuart Ross Media (Photography) and Total Endurance (spot prize).
Their generosity and prizes were key to getting us all together in a very social atmosphere at prize giving at Tea_at_the_Shee cafe. We hope the lucky winners enjoy their prizes!
