The Lecht course is a great introduction to the Skimo Scotland races. If you haven't entered a Skimo race before, this is certainly one to consider. It's a short course with minimal ascent and descent (approx 113m) and racers have 90 minutes to complete as many laps as possible in the allocated time. Racers can adopt the fast and furious approach or use the race as nothing more than a social and enjoyable way to burn off the festive excesses. In the event of racers completing the same amount of laps, the racer with the fastest time for fully completed laps will be winner.
The Lecht is very special to us, being the venue for the very first Skimo Scotland race in December 2012. Situated at an elevation of 650 metres, conditions change at an alarming fast rate which can either be good or bad news for us.
Over the years we have raced on boths sides of the A939 depending on the prevailing winds of the season. The race normally finishes under head torch and being held close to the shortest day of the year, it’s always an atmospheric race to enjoy.
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£15.00
dynafit lecht
£35.00
Closed until further notice.
1200 Race day registration opens. This will take place in the Lecht Day Lodge.
1330 Race day registration closes
1345 Briefing at race start
1400 Race starts
1600 Food served
1630 Prize giving ceremony
Preregistration is will close on Sunday 6th December 2026 at 1700. After this date, we will monitor conditions closely and will contact racers directly via What’s App regarding whether we will race or cancel. Only if we decide to race, we will ask racers to pay £35 for the race entry. Race entry will close on Thursday 24th December at noon.
Skimo Scotland will provide a basic 2 course meal for racers at the end of the race in the Day Lodge. It is possible to book extra meals for supporters whilst paying for the race entry. Unfortunately no refunds will be given for no shows.
Regulations can be seen here.
Please ensure that avalanche transceivers are transmitting prior to race start and head torches are mounted onto your helmet.
Skimo Scotland encourage family and friends to support racers as they whizz over the course. Spectators are welcome to stand alongside the edge of the race course but must not provide physical assistance.
Wind. Rain. Snow.
