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Ben Nevis Race
DateSeptember
LocationBen Nevis, Lochaber, Scotland
Event typeMountain
Distance14 km
Established1895
Course records1:25:34 (M), 1:43:01 (F)
Official sitewww.bennevisrace.co.uk

The Ben Nevis Race is a mountain race that takes place annually, from the foot of Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the British Isles) to the top, then back again. The course is 14 km long and includes around 1,340 metres of ascent. Up to six hundred people may compete in the event.

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