Glen Challenge
More than just a race, the Glen Challenge is a vibrant celebration of local culture and community spirit. As participants from near and far revive the way in which our forebears from the West of the Glen would have walked to attend the Games. The event culminates at the games field in Drumnadrochit, where the warmth of community and the thrill of achievement blend with the festive atmosphere of the Highland Games.
The Glen Challenge is part of the morning program at Glenurquhart Highland Games. Participants can choose between a 10-mile walk or run.
Information
The Route
Run / Walk Route – NB the route was cycled so the speed should not be used as a timing guide
To help walkers and runners get to the start at Corrimony, a minibus will leave Glen Urquhart High School car park at 08:30 for walkers and 10:00 for runners. This is a free bus, but you need to book your seat by completing the section on the entry form.
The route follows quiet tracks, through farms and forests on the south side of Glen Urquhart with beautiful views of the homesteads on the north side, which are not visible from the main road. It is steeped in ancient history from the time the Norse warrior Monie was defeated in a battle near Craigmonie and escaped along this very route to Corrimony, where his fate was ultimately sealed. His spirit lives on in our midst in the locations in the Glen which bear his name.
As you approach the finish in the Games Field, you will be encouraged and welcomed by the sound of the pipes as you complete one lap of the Games Field and everyone will receive a medal when they cross the finishing line.
The entire route is marshalled with a water stop and checkpoints. Our support team will follow behind the last participant and will provide plenty of encouragement and help to everyone, and if you really can’t make it to the finish, our crew will drive you to the Games Field, where you can enjoy the rest of the day.
Prizes
Commemorative Medal for all finishers
Peter English Memorial Trophy is awarded to the first runner in the Glen Challenge
Rules
Start from Corrimony Bridge – Walkers 9.30 am and Runners 11 am
Registration from 9 am at Corrimony Farm (follow the signs from Corrimony Chambered Cairn, Corrimony, Glenurquhart, IV63 6TW)
All runners must be aged 17 years old and over.
Walkers between 12 and 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
It is advisable for all participants to do some training prior to the event.
The events start at Corrimony and finish at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit.
All participants, please dress according to the weather conditions.
Sorry, absolutely no dogs allowed
The Judges’ decision shall be final.
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