Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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The OMM Original Mountain Marathon from 24 to 25 October 2026 is a self-reliant, 2-day journey in teams of 2 through some of the UK’s finest mountain terrain. This event takes place in a new area each year, with the 2026 event based in Talnotry, Scotland.
New area each year
Wild camping overnight
Navigation using map and compass
Team of 2 format
Start / Finish
Talnotry, Scotland
Talnotry, Scotland (event centre)
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Taped seams waterproof jacket with hood
Taped seams waterproof trousers
Clothing suitable for mountain running and walking (full leg cover additional to waterproof trousers)
Warm layer top
Hat (not a buff), gloves & socks
Footwear suitable for fell and trail use
Head torch capable of giving useable light for a minimum of 12 hours
Whistle & compass
Map (as supplied)
Insulated sleeping system
First aid equipment
Survival bag (not a sheet)
Rucksack
Emergency rations (should still have at the finish line)
Water carrying capability
Pen/pencil for map marking (on waterproof paper) in wet conditions
Fully charged mobile phone
Cooking equipment including stove with sufficient fuel for duration of the race, plus some spare for emergency use
Tent with sewn in groundsheet (one tent per team)
Food for 36 hours for two (or three) people
What you get
On the day
Toilets
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
It is a self-reliant, 2-day mountain marathon in teams of 2 through some of the UK's finest mountain terrain. The event takes place in a new area each year.
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October 2026.
Talnotry, Scotland, UK.
There are 6 courses: Short Score, Medium Score, Long Score, B Course, A Course, and Elite. Score courses are points-based; linear courses are time-based.
Teams receive a map at the start line and plan a route to visit marked checkpoints within a time limit. Day 1 and Day 2 have different time limits. Overnight wild camping is required.
Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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