52nd OMM - Original Mountain Marathon
From OMM - Original Mountain Marathon
- Date Sat 26th October 2019
- Location Coastal Scotland
Event summary
Join us for the thrilling 52nd OMM - Original Mountain Marathon, taking place on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Organized by the renowned OMM - Original Mountain Marathon, this iconic event is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the UK’s mountainous terrain. As the largest mountain race in the UK, the OMM has been a cornerstone of the outdoor community since 1968, attracting elite runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Participants will team up to navigate a challenging 400 km² course, receiving a map to plan their route to various checkpoints. The adventure includes an exhilarating overnight wild camp, where competitors must rely on their skills and experience to make the best decisions for their journey. With a new map for Day 2, teams will embark on a fresh route back to the event center, aiming to visit the most checkpoints in the quickest time. Embrace the spirit of adventure and responsibility in our wild spaces at this unforgettable event!
Participants will team up to navigate a challenging 400 km² course, receiving a map to plan their route to various checkpoints. The adventure includes an exhilarating overnight wild camp, where competitors must rely on their skills and experience to make the best decisions for their journey. With a new map for Day 2, teams will embark on a fresh route back to the event center, aiming to visit the most checkpoints in the quickest time. Embrace the spirit of adventure and responsibility in our wild spaces at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
The UK’s biggest mountain race has shaped the UK outdoor community for 50 years. Since 1968 the UK’s greatest running legends, product creators & influential people have stood on the start line. The OMM ‘s ethos a taking responsibility for your actions in our wild spaces continues to be passed down the generations.
On the start line you & your partner will receive a map of your chosen course. You must then a plan a route to visit the marked checkpoints spread across the 400Km2 course area and finish at the overnight wild camp on day 1.
You are expected to use your understanding of the terrain & conditions you’re heading into and make appropriate kit decisions and route choices accordingly. This includes the unsupported overnight wild camp.
Day 2 you receive a new map and choose a second route back to the event centre. The teams who visit the most checkpoints in the quickest time are the winners.
On the start line you & your partner will receive a map of your chosen course. You must then a plan a route to visit the marked checkpoints spread across the 400Km2 course area and finish at the overnight wild camp on day 1.
You are expected to use your understanding of the terrain & conditions you’re heading into and make appropriate kit decisions and route choices accordingly. This includes the unsupported overnight wild camp.
Day 2 you receive a new map and choose a second route back to the event centre. The teams who visit the most checkpoints in the quickest time are the winners.
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Richard
·6 years ago
Masochistic fun in the mountains. Tough, cold, wet, painful - another classic OMM.
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