Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon : event description
The Glen Ogle 33 Ultramarathon is a roughly 33 mileish foot race in Perthshire, running between Killin and Strathyre. The course follows part of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, passing the village of Killin, the Falls of Dochert and the Glen Ogle Viaduct.
There are checkpoint and water stations at approximately 4, 8 and 16 miles. The route continues to Balquidder and then to Strathyre, where a halfway checkpoint and a drop-bag opportunity are provided. Runners must meet the published midway cut-off at Strathyre or they will be removed from the race.
The return section follows the Rob Roy Way, passes the Mhor 84 hotel, crosses the Glen Ogle Viaduct again and goes over the pass of Glen Ogle, including a four-mile downhill stretch into the finish in Killin.
The event takes place in the Scottish Highlands in November; because weather can be severe there is mandatory and recommended kit for participants. A race information pack and race numbers are sent out about two weeks before the race; entrants are expected to read and comply with that information.
Refund and entry terms are specified: a £15 administration charge for withdrawal within 30 days of entry, 50% refund from entry until 12 weeks before the race, and no refund from 12 weeks to race day. No deferrals or transfers are permitted. Total places are 400. A service fee applies to entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Description:
Glen Ogle 33 Ultramarathon is a 33 mileish foot race from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire which follows part of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way.
The route takes you through the village of Killin past the Falls of Dochert and up into the hills above Killin before heading out and down over the famous Glen Ogle Viaduct with checkpoint/water stations at 4-8-16 miles. The route heads to Balquidder the burial place of the Rob Roy MacGregor with 3mile then to Strathyre and the Shoogly Bridge and the halfway check point in the race where you can have drop bag. If runners are not in and out of Strathyre by 12.30pm they will be removed from the race.
The return route takes you up onto the Rob Roy Way and pass the Mhor 84 hotel and returning back over the Glen Ogle Viaduct and the pass of Glen Ogle with a nice 4-mile downhill section to the finish in Killin.
Please note this event is running in the Scottish Highlands in November where the weather can be harsh and unforgiven there will be a mandatory and recommended kit.
Race Briefing:
The Race Briefing Information Pack/Race Numbers will be sent out 2 weeks before race date. Its a runners responsibility to understand all information within the race information pack as "I dont know" is not an excuse when your being DQ for a breach of race rules. If it doesnt feel right, its not right.
Refund:
- Withdrawal within 30 days of entry £15.00 administration cost.
- From entry to 12 weeks before race 50% refund.
- 12 weeks to race day 0% refund.
- No deferrals.
- No transfer of places between runners.
Further Information can be found at www.runyarocket.com