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.
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….2hrs 45 mins for the full course.Anyone that takes more than 1hr 15 mins on Loop 1 will be asked to complete only the short course.A tail runner will be deployed ……
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.
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!
Last night captured the essence of our event very well, a winter hill running race in snow covered hills ,starting at dusk finishing at night. 3Ridges3Hills2Valleys
We had firm compact ground, boggy bits, pathed sections, and the precious snowy sections. Also we went from clear skies to foggy intervals and even a few snow showers. All in all it resulted in a very enjoyable course where runners have to adapt to changing conditions!
It made us very happy 😊 to have a lot of returning faces from last year, new ones and families coming to support. Also, important to mention the great increase in women this year, lovely.
Thanks to all the runners, Snow Running Team, and Glenshee Ski Center for making a great event happen.
View results here: Result
The 2024 event gave us all another night with great conditions, and the many smiling faces indicate that everyone enjoyed themselves (see the photos) . We saw returning competitors from previous years but lots of new faces too, coming from far and wide. We’re really pleased to see the event growing and reaching more people each year.
Thanks to all the runners, Snow Running Team and Glenshee Ski Center for another great event, and to our sponsors for continued support.
View results here: Result
View results here: Result
Photos courtesy of Stuart Ross Photography:
