Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace is a 29km ultra marathon in Kinlochleven, United Kingdom. Distance: 29km. Elevation: 2,500m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 75/100). DNF rate: 15%. Time limit: 9h. Surface: off-trail. Established 2016.
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace
Kinlochleven, Highland, United Kingdom
"29km over the Mamores ridgeline. Knife-edge arêtes, exposed scrambling, and Scottish skyrunning at its finest."
Scotland's most technical mountain race — a skyrunning loop over knife-edge ridges and exposed arêtes in the Mamores.
The Course
A skyrunning loop over the Mamores ridgeline above Glen Nevis. The course includes exposed knife-edge ridges, scrambling sections, and the famous Devil's Ridge — a narrow arête with drops on both sides. One of the most technical mountain races in the UK.
vertical
loop
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Runner Experience
Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.
Mountain village finish with local food, drinks, and a relaxed post-race atmosphere. The setting rewards the effort.
Race Day Weather
12°C
4° – 18°
80%
60%
Scottish Highlands — cool, wet, and windy. Cloud on the ridges is normal. Clear conditions are a luxury.
Stats & Records
2016
200
06:00:00
Entry
£85
January
weeks
Lore & Trivia
The Ring of Steall Skyrace is one of the most technical mountain races in the world — a vertiginous loop in the Mamores range above Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands. The course includes sections of exposed scrambling where runners use hands as well as feet, knife-edge ridges with drops on both sides, and the famous Steall waterfall crossing. It's a Skyrunning Federation event, meaning the route goes where hiking trails fear to tread. Rain and wind in the Mamores can turn exposed ridges into genuinely dangerous terrain.
- ▸ Devil's Ridge is a narrow rocky arête with significant drops — ropes may be fixed in wet conditions.
- ▸ The Mamores ridgeline offers views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, across the glen.
- ▸ Ring of Steall is part of the Skyrunner World Series — one of the most technical races on the circuit.
- ▸ The Scottish weather adds a genuine mountaineering dimension — wet rock and wind on exposed ridges.
- ▸ Established in 2016.
The Ring of Steall is scrambling as much as running — knife-edge ridges with drops that demand respect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace is a 29km (29km) ultra marathon with 2,500m of elevation gain. The course is loop on off-trail terrain.
How hard is Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 75/100 (Demanding). The DNF rate is 15%. Runners have 9 hours to finish.
How do I enter Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
Must have skyrunning or ridge scrambling experience.. Entry costs £85. with a maximum of 300 starters.
What is the weather like at Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
Average temperature is 12°C (range 4°C to 18°C) with 80% humidity and a 60% chance of rain. Scottish Highlands — cool, wet, and windy. Cloud on the ridges is normal. Clear conditions are a luxury.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the average finish time for Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace? +
The average finish time is 06:00:00. About 200 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 15%.
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