10 Under the Ben Junior 2026

10 Under the Ben Junior 2026 takes place at Nevis Range in Fort William, Scottish Highlands on Sunday 26 April 2026. It runs the day after the main 10 Under the Ben endurance race and is designed especially for younger riders aged 8–16. The event offers a friendly, confidence-building introduction to endurance mountain biking, using a shortened course of around 5 km per lap with 200 m of climbing.

Event Format

• Type: Junior endurance mountain bike race (5 hours + 1 lap)
• Categories: Solo | Pairs | Teams
• Age Range: 8 – 16 years
• Classification: M/F/X – 8-10 / 11-13 / 14-16
• E-bikes: Not permitted
• Gondola access: Not required – lower trails only

Timetable

Sunday 26 April 2026
Registration: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Rider Briefing: 9:00 AM (outside Café / Hub)
Race Start: 9:30 AM
Last Lap: 2:30 PM
Race End: 3:30 PM
Prize Ceremony: 4:30 PM (may start earlier if all riders finish)

Start / Transition Point: Nevis Range Car Park

Timing

Each rider or team receives a timing chip:

• Solo riders: one chip per rider for the entire race.
• Pairs / Teams: one chip per team to hand over between laps; only laps by the chip-holder count.

Chaperones

Chaperones are required for all junior participants. They do not need to ride but must be present during the event. Adults who wish to accompany riders can register as chaperones on the day and must display a chaperone plate on their bike.

Trails & Access

The Junior course is a shortened and adapted version of the main 10 Under the Ben route, approximately 5 km long with 200 m of climbing. More technical sections have clearly marked diversions to suit younger riders. The focus is on a fun, relaxed introduction to enduro-style racing where riders can take part at their own pace.

Route Map: 2025 map currently available – 2026 map to follow closer to the event.

Facilities

• Food & drink: Nevis Range Café / Bar open 7:00 AM – late; burger van TBC.
• Parking: £6 per vehicle (first-come basis, pay on the day).
• Overnight parking: £15 per night – book on the day or online here.
• Accommodation: Basecamp Hotel and Campervan Park on site.
• Other facilities: toilets, café, bar, bike workshop and shop available on site.

Volunteering

Marshal positions are currently filled. Any further requests for volunteers will be posted on the Nevis Range Facebook page.

Entry

Enter via SiEntries.

Contact

Email: events@nevisrange.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1397 705 825
Website: www.nevisrange.co.uk

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Location

Nevis Range
Torlundy
Fort William
Inverness-shire
PH33 6SQ