Picture this: it’s 1 am on the banks of the majestic Caledonian Canal, and a gathering of under 40 runners are buzzing with nervous excitement. We had all gathered in the cozy confines of the Kilmallie community centre for the race briefing, where we were given the lowdown on the epic challenge ahead. Head Torches strapped on, we were ready to conquer the dark night and dive headfirst into the unknown.
The Great Glen route is no walk in the park. We were instructed to follow the trusty blue way markers that guided us through the entire race. But first things first, we had to drop off our checkpoint bags. With those taken care of, the countdown began, and as the clock struck 1 am, we were off like a pack of wild beasts, head torches illuminating our path through the darkness……
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