No, for safety and planning purposes, you cannot register on the day of the event you must have completed and submitted the online registration form prior to the event.

You pay a non-refundable Registration Fee to enter the challenge followed by two instalments. The first instalment is payable 28 days from the date you registered and the second instalment 9 weeks before the event date. We will contact you via the email provided on your registration form with a secure link to make each payment through our payment provider, Worldpay when due. Failure to make payments on the due dates given may result in your participation being cancelled. 

Unfortunately no, dogs are not permitted by the coach company on the transport provided  to transport participants from Event HQ, Fort William to the start area in Glencoe.

Yes, a team member can withdraw at anytime but the organiser must be told immediately. You can replace a team member after registration has been completed but we will require you to update us with the substitutes details as soon as possible, if you have no replacement registration must be cancelled. Any changes to your registration within 6 weeks of the event will carry a £10 admin fee. This is for the purposes of insurance, planning and safety. Please ensure you contact us at admin@greatglencoechallenge.com if you wish to change or cancel/replace you or any of your team member’s. A substitution cannot be carried out if a team members entry has already been cancelled. Please note, T shirt sizes cannot be changed within 6 weeks of the event when a substitution has taken place.

The Great Glencoe Challenge will have a number of wave starts (Wave A, B, C and so on) depending on participation numbers. Details of your allocated start times will be posted on the challenge web page no sooner than two weeks before the event date. On arrival at Event HQ at your allocated time you will be provided breakfast, tea & coffee before boarding the coaches that will take you down to the start point in Glencoe. You MUST allow adequate time for parking and to organise yourself in the morning as the timings are very tight.

You will be allocated your start time approximately two weeks before the event date. This will either be emailed using the email that you provided when you registered or uploaded to the Great Glencoe Challenge website. Those who have registered as a team will automatically be allocated the same start time. If you do not register as a team at registration it is highly unlikely that you will have the same start time. Please contact admin@greatglencoechallenge.com if you have forgotten to create your team at registration. Any changes after start times have been allocated will carry a £10 per person admin fee.

We require all participants to “Check-in” for the challenge prior to turning up at you’re your allocated start time on the day. Event “Check-in” opens at Event HQ, Glen Nevis, Fort William at 14:30 on the Friday and closes at 20:45 the same evening. You will also be given your participant bib & number, timing chip, T shirt and wristband. Direction signs placed along Glen Nevis road will help direct you to Event HQ upon reaching Fort William.

Yes there are cut off times, trekkers have 12 hours to complete the challenge from when they set off from the start. Cut off times may come into play if trekkers arrive late into Checkpoint 2, Leven Centre at Kinlochleven (approx. halfway). If you have taken over 6 hours by this point, you will be assessed by staff/medics and may be taken off the challenge for your own safety depending on the circumstances. The second cut off is located at Checkpoint 3 Lundavra, at approx 6 miles from the finish. If you are taken off the event due to being behind time at either of these locations, there will be transport to take you to the finish point at Event HQ in Glen Nevis.

On the day we will have everything in place to help make your day and your experience of the Great Glencoe Challenge as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. We also have a medical emergency response and first aid provider in place should any injuries or emergencies occur. Transport facilities, water & snack stops, toilet stops at set locations on route, signposts to keep you on track so no real need for a route map although available to download on the GGC website, event marshals, staff and police at road crossing points, as well as checkpoints along the way to help us track your progress.

If you wish to cancel your entry you should inform us immediately by emailing admin@greatglencoechallenge.com. Your registration fee is non-refundable however, if you notify us of your desire to cancel before the final balance date, you may transfer the Registration Fee to any other Ptarmigan Events’ event. You will be required to re-register and your registration fee will then be deducted from an instalment at a later stage. Please visit https://www.ptarmiganevents.co.uk/terms-conditions/ for full details of our Terms & Conditions including cancellation, transfer and deferment.

Alternatively, you can opt to substitute your place providing you have not already cancelled your registration by emailing, admin@greatglencoechallenge.com. Unfortunately we cannot accept any substitutions within 5 days of the event date – this is non negotiable!

This all depends on you and the fitness of you and/or your team. We recommend if you are new to endurance events that you go for Bronze at 23 miles, however this all depends on your training and what level you take yourself to from registering. If initially you register for Bronze then you or your team exceed expectations, just drop us a line and let us know that you wish to pay the additional cost to change your finish category. Category changes cannot be made within 6 weeks of the event

To register your team you first need to select a team captain and come up with a name at registration and let your fellow members know the team name, after which each member can select to join that team when they register themselves. Teams can be made from a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6. For teams of 3 to 6 members you will also require your own support crew and support vehicle.

Yes, for individual entries you will be required to have experience in completing similar challenge distances and demonstrate a good level of fitness. For pair entries you must register as a team, have a team captain and provide a team name. Individual and pair entries will also be supported along the way at checkpoints by being provided with snacks & energy drinks, in addition a Bag Drop service will also be provided at certain locations along the route to allow for additional food & to make clothing & footwear changes where needed. The organiser also provides transport back to Event HQ if not completing the route, this service is also available from the finish back to Event HQ, Luss.

No, you self-fund your participation but are welcome to take part as a challenge to raise funds for the charity of your choice.

You will be emailed a secure payment link hosted by our payment provider, Worldpay. Entry costs will be paid over two instalments with a link being sent direct to the email you provided when you registered. The first instalment is non refundable and will be due approx 4 weeks after registration followed by the final instalment approx 6 weeks before the event date. Failure to make payment on the due dates may result in you or your teams participation being cancelled.

Unfortunately no dogs or pets are permitted on the 3 lochs Ultra.

Yes, you or a team member can withdraw at anytime but we must be told immediately. You can replace team members after registration has been completed but will require you to update registration. Any changes to your registration within 6 weeks of the event will carry a £15 admin fee. This is for the purposes of insurance, planning and safety. Please ensure you contact us at admin@threelochsultra.com if you wish to change or replace you or any team member. Registration fees and first payment instalments are non-refundable if you cancel without replacement. T shirt sizes cannot be changed within 6 weeks of the event when a replacement has taken the place of a previous team member

You will receive a full training and participation guide full of useful tips on preparing and taking part, in addition you will receive a support crew guide and a copy of The Scottish Outdoor Access Code, all by the email you provided at registration. Make sure your email is correct or if it changes since you registered please let us know ASAP as this is the primary means of keeping in touch with you and your team.

The 2021 3 Lochs Ultra will have two rolling wave starts (Wave A, B) details of these times will be made availble nearer the event date. On arrival at Event HQ at your allocated time you will be provided breakfast, tea & coffee etc. You MUST allow for time for parking and to organise yourself, your team and support crew.

We expect the average completion time to be between 18 & 20hrs for those trekking the full 49 miles.

The team captain is the main interface between the team and the organiser

If the complete team can’t make it on the Friday to check-in to collect your team items, you can request one team member does this on the teams behalf. A support crew member can also collect the teams items, just drop us a line to give us the name of who will be doing the pick up and checkin by emailing us at admin@threelochsultra.com.

On the morning of the event you report directly to Event HQ in Luss at your allocated time (PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP BEFORE). When you arrive you will receive breakfast in the form of a breakfast roll, tea & coffee.

Yes, all participants can park their car across from Event HQ in the Public Pay & Display ‘South Car Park’. 

Breakfast will consist of one hot filled roll, porridge with tea & coffee, anyone requiring a more substantial breakfast prior to setting off is advised to bring along some additional food for breakfast with your support crew…And yes there will be a veggie option!!

It is vital that you bring all of the essential items on the kit list. You will be required to sign a kit list disclaimer form at event registration and there may be kit checks on the course.

The kit list in the Training guide details the essential items that you must carry at all times. There are certain items that you can have within your Bag Drop kit bag or leave with your Support Crew to collect when you meet them at a Support/Bag Drop checkpoint. Please think carefully about what you leave in your kit bag or with your Support Crew – if the weather changes drastically you may regret leaving waterproofs in your bag sent ahead or left in the support vehicle!

Please only meet your support crew at the designated checkpoints. Most of the roads around the route are single lane with passing places, so to deal with the volumes of traffic relating to the event we need Support Crew vehicles to stick to route and meet you only at designated checkpoints.

There will be Portaloo toilets located at Event HQ, and all checkpoints

As access to checkpoints is limited, we cannot provide any teams with more than one car pass. Support Crews with more than one vehicle will need to rendezvous away from the course to transfer the car pass. Remember, the Support Crew vehicle must be no larger than a 12 seater minibus.

If a team member or whole team decide to retire from the event en-route it is essential you inform the event co-ordinator. You can do this by phoning Event HQ whilst out on the course (Event HQ contact details will be on your emergency contact card). A teams left with just one team member must find another team to formally accept responsibility for them for the remainder of the course for safety reasons. The checkpoint co-ordinator must be advised and he/she will approve this.

There are toilets, changing cubicles (at Bag Drop points), first aiders and energy drinks and water at all checkpoints. There is also car parking for your support crew to meet you at the designated checkpoints only.

With the right training and preparation the 49 miles is achievable for most, but it is seriously tough with the crux being the last 15 mountainous miles through the Arrochar Alps! Whatever distance you take on you will need to dedicate time to train, especially if you are a team. Most individuals and teams will plan long weekend walks alongside some shorter evening sessions. It’s important that you practise on different terrain too, so you may need to factor in some travel time.

Good quality walking boots are the most important item, they have comfortable and well worn in. You’ll also need waterproofs (jacket with a fixed hood), and suitable clothing for all weather conditions. Socks, water bottles, layers and some personal medical supplies are also required – all of which can be picked up from any good outdoor shop. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll provide you with a full kit list and give you lots more advice in the build up to the event.

Most teams are made up of friends, colleagues or family members. If you’re having difficulty putting together a team, visit our Facebook page The 3 Lochs Ultra and post what you’re looking for, or simply enter as an individual if you have the experience and confidence in your ability.

For those taking on Bronze only the minimum age is 16 years old but accommpanied by an adult 18 years or older. Both Silver and Gold the minimum age is 18 yrs.

Your support crew are a vital part of your team. Their role is to meet you at each checkpoint along the route. They will provide you with additional food, replenish you water supply, top up your snacks and most of all, motivate and encourage you to keep going and reach the finish line. They will also carry your extra kit like wet weather gear and warm clothing for the night sections. They are also there to transport you from the finish back to Event HQ Luss to celebrate.

One but we recommend two, one to drive and one to navigate. You will then be able to split the time into shifts to allow your fellow support crew member to sleep. Remember that if one of the team is not able to continue they will need to get in the car so allow room just in case – Don’t turn up in a Fiat 500!!

Yes. All teams of 3 to 6 members attempting all challenges must have a Support Crew. The 3 Lochs Ultra is a serious challenge where you’ll experience some very tough conditions, you’ll need their support.

Just one Support Crew vehicle per-team is allowed at checkpoints. A vehicle pass will be issued at event registration which allows the Support Crew vehicle access to the designated checkpoints. The vehicle must be no larger than a 12 seater minibus. You’ll need enough space for the whole team (in case of drop-outs) as well as support crew and the equipment. This is very important as there is limited access to checkpoints, most small single track lanes. The event relies on the goodwill of local landowners and communities.

Yes, there is enough food for 2 support crew members at all of these locations.

The more you train the easier you will find the challenge, but you shouldn’t be on your own all the time, get friends involved even if they don’t plan to take part. Alternatively get a team together and train with them. You need to build up your endurance. You need to build up mental strength and stamina too. Everyone is different – you need to learn about yourself and your needs before the event. How often you need to drink, how tiredness affects you, which footwear you prefer, and so on. Training with a team will help you to set your pace, and to work out your roles within the team, and how best to support each other. People often find they get loads out of the training – it can mean quality time spent with your team partner or full team, as you all get fitter and prepare for the journey ahead.

Only your Support Crew will be able to meet you at the designated checkpoints. They will need to display their Support Crew pass for their vehicle to gain access.

A Bag Drop service will be employed to move your kit bag ahead of you to allow for clothing/footwear changes to be made and to have additional food & snacks, medication etc available. There will also be transport available to take you from the finish or should you drop out at any checkpoint, back to Event HQ in Luss. Hot food is available to everyone taking part at Checkpoint2 & 3 as well as the start and finish. Runners will not have hot food made available to them out on the route, only before the start and post event at Event HQ.