Sea to Summit Ben Nevis

Race completed

45 km Distance

5,400 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

56.7175° N, 5.2299° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 120 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 10°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 54 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 300 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 5,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes120 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles5,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten