The Ben Race

[Wheeze]

The Imperial always used to be the unofficial fell drinking hole post race.
There are a multitude of short cuts up the zig zags. Basically, no-one zigs or zags but goes straight up...just follow the crowd!
Wheeze PB 1 :49. Enjoy!

[grifter]

I think its the early zig zags you can find the short cuts on, the ones before the metal bridges. I have tried various ways some good some bad.
Also Ran gave me a good tip for a short cut which im going to recce early Sat. morning but thats our secret !!!!!!!!

[who killed bambi]

anyone going to race and got a number not running i am thinking going up to watch would like a run.

send me a private message

[daz h]

I think its the early zig zags you can find the short cuts on, the ones before the metal bridges. I have tried various ways some good some bad.
Also Ran gave me a good tip for a short cut which im going to recce early Sat. morning but thats our secret !!!!!!!!

zigs and zags
whats all this about shorticuts
i thought it was just a grind all the way up then run, stumble, roll, slide on arse, back to the field
how hard can it be

[Marvin]

It's like this. When the path goes the right way, you use it. When it doesn't, you go straight up/down. Very simple really.

[Tomsk]

zigs and zags
whats all this about shorticuts
i thought it was just a grind all the way up then run, stumble, roll, slide on arse, back to the field
how hard can it be

If you are not to sure, you can always try zagging & zigging. Better still, just follow Alsoran. He will be the one with the big smile!!!

[Martins Mrs]

anyone going to race and got a number not running i am thinking going up to watch would like a run. send me a private message

If you read this thread from the start you will know that there is an official reserve list. Anyone who is unable to run should inform the organisers who will pass on their number to someone who officially tried to enter the race over 6 months ago!

[NotVeryMiniMarvin]

can anyone recommend accomodation pleeease

the cruachan hotel is good.but you have probably booked somewhere else

[XRunner]

anyone going to race and got a number not running i am thinking going up to watch would like a run.

send me a private message

In fell running it is important that the race organisers are aware that somebody else is running with your number.

If the other athlete gets lost, is seriously injured or worse, then the organisers will contact the person named on their entry list and this could have serious consequences.

Please ALWAYS use the proper channels for exchanging numbers.

[daz h]

the cruachan hotel is good.but you have probably booked somewhere else

the old distillery hotel
no idea where that is