Mountain marathon


Mountain marathon is an extended form of fell running, usually over two days and often with a strong orienteering element. Competitors usually participate in teams of two, and have to carry their own food and tent. There are various classes of event.
The major events are listed below:
The which began in 2007 and was held in April at a Scottish location 'within a 2 hour drive of Inverness' has now come to an end.
New competitors can receive training from various organisation for example Trail Running Scotland.
The start arrangements on the two days are usually different.
For example, on day 1 of the SLMM a staggered start is used, with teams being sent off at 1 or 2 minute intervals, and not getting their way-cards until they are 'on the clock'.
On Day 2 the overnight leaders are often sent off half an hour before the others and a mass start, for those more than half an hour behind overnight, then follows.
The races have provided the stimulus for various items of specialist lightweight equipment, for instance lightweight tents and multipouched running rucksacks.