Ultimate Guide to Winter Running
With the first bite of winter on the summits, we thought it was worth taking a look at how to get out safely in the mountains through...
04
Jan
NEWS
30
Nov
British Mountain Marathon Calendar
What does 2022 have in store for the Mountain Marathon Enthusiast?
Event: Great Lakeland 3 Day
Date: 30th April - 2nd May 2022
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03
Nov
WORK FOR OMM
ADMIN ASSISTANT
FULL TIME OR PART TIME (20 to 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK)
ARK Consultants UK Ltd is a successful distributor of ...
06
Oct
Decisions, decisions
OMM Competitor and OMM Lite Course Planner, Sam Atkinson, takes a look at the decision process OMM competitors face when moving betwe...
04
Oct
Packing a Mountain Marathon Bag
Tired of a lumpy pack digging into your back?
Can never find your jacket when it starts raining or keep losing that crucial chocolat...
22
Sep
SLEEP TIGHT // SLEEP RIGHT
Well done, you’ve arrived at the overnight...
...now’s when the old dogs will start to show the young 'uns what this challenge is ...
01
Jul
OMM LITE PLANNER’S REPORT
First time Lead Course Planner, Sam Atkinson, takes us through this year's OMM Lite in Grasmere with some fantastic route choice insi...
12
Jun
Bowland runner Ellis Bland Double Bob Graham record attempt
This weekend Ellis Bland of Bowland Fell Runners will be going after the record. Following a very strong attempt in 2020, only to be th...
14
May
KIT LIST SHOWDOWN
We take a look at what kit you need to run in an OMM Lite and how much extra kit you'll need to make the step up to the OMM in Octobe...
21
Apr
The Long Road To Recovery
And How To Enjoy The View
By Lova Chechik
“Cyclist vs Bus: bullseyed windscreen” it says on a whiteboard under my name. Injuries su...
10
Mar
The Only Way is Lancashire
The Lancashire Way - Northern Loop is 110mi of Lancashire's (mostly) finest tracks, trails, fields, fells and coast. Ellis Bland take...
21
Dec
Mourne Mountain Marathon 2020
In a year of cancelled events, the Mourne Mountain Marathon managed to go ahead for the 41st year and provided a ray of sunshine (lit...
15
Dec
BOGGED DOWN: THE BOWLAND 1500
Ellis Bland takes on what may be the least desirable FKT in the UK;
The Bowland 1500 - The worst round you've never heard of.
I’ve...
14
Dec
World’s Fastest Man To Take On The Bob Graham
In the run up to this festive season and with no OMM to report on, we sent our intrepid events reporter a little further north to cat...
25
Oct
OMM Langdale; Cancellation report & refund options
Dear competitors,
We have been humbled by the concern that has been shown for the future of OMM after the event cancellation this ye...
26
Sep
CLASSIC ROCK
Since publication in 1978, Ken Wilson's definitive climber's coffee table book and connoisseur’s tick list, Classic Rock has been a s...
16
Jun
OMM Centre Reopening
Some Good News!
Our Customer Support Centre is open again…sort of!
Our showroom and drop-in advice hub has been closed to the p...
04
Jun
AN UPDATE FROM OMM
To the OMM Community,
We hope you are all keeping healthy and getting out on the trails as much as you can safely.
We’d also lik...
16
Apr
OMM Academy: Waterproof Care & Maintenance
How to care for and maintain your wateproofs
The OMM Customer Support Team take you through the best way to wash, reproof and main...
16
Apr
OMM Academy: DIY Waterproof Repairs
Waterproof Repairs
The OMM Customer Support Team take you through some easy but effective fixes for your waterproof gear. Includin...
03
Apr
MANAGING CABIN FEVER
MANAGING CABIN FEVER
Sports & Exercise Psychologist David Charlton shares some expert advice on dealing with Lockdown
Right now...
31
Mar
OMM Academy: Basics of how to use a compass.
BASICS OF USING A COMPASS
OMM event director and former Royal Marine Commando shows you show basic exercises you can do at home to...
15
Jan
Race Report: The OEM
THE ORIGINAL EVEREST MARATHON*
Regular OMM competitor and fell running doyenne, Wendy Dodds gives an insight into the World'...
23
Dec
2019 In Review
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PEOPLE AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THAT HAVE INSPIRED US THIS YEAR
JANUARY
Jasmin Paris wins the Spine Race...
10
Dec
Equality in the fells?
Is the OMM event prize structure wrong?
But first...
“Last night I saw an events company had posted about the weekend’s FRA ...
05
Dec
BOUNDLESS: An Outdoors Magic Film with Chris Nicolson
BOUNDLESS
The 2019 OMM Festival saw the first edition of the Outdoors Magic 10km Trail Race, the UK's first fully inclusive and acce...
17
Oct
52nd OMM: Results & Report
OMMers devour the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park – But the Park bites back!
Results | Images | Ecological assessment | R & R im...
15
Sep
52ndOMM: Start List
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Right then everyone, here we have it, the start list for the 52nd
The time has come...the 52nd OMM is upon us. ...
01
Aug
52nd OMM Location
The 52nd OMM Location - Largs: Scotland. The Vikings hordes couldn’t hold these shores. Will the relentless terrain beat you?
Epic...
08
Jul
Mountain Marathon Kit List
KIT LISTOMM MANDATORY EQUIPMENT LIST
Each individual and team is responsible for being properly equipped for two days unsupported ra...
05
Jul
OMM Essential Skills: Switching navigation techniques
OMM ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Switching navigation techniques
Charlie Sproson from Mountain Run talks through some essential skills he'll be...
23
Jun
OMM Essential Skills: Thumbing the Map
OMM ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Thumbing the map
Charlie Sproson from Mountain Run talks through some essential skills he'll be using on this ...
20
Jun
OMM Essential Skills: Moving through checkpoints
OMM ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Moving through checkpoints
Charlie Sproson from Mountain Run talks through some essential skills he'll be usin...
25
Mar
Adventurer Chris Nicholson to set Guinness World Record completing the OMM Festival’s 10km trail race in a wheelchair
Adventurer Chris Nicholson to set Guinness World Record completing the OMM Festival’s 10km trail race in a wheelchair
For all but a ...
28
Jul
GPYes or GPNo
GPYes or GPNo?
The use of GPS devices in fell races is under question, which side do you fall on?
Unless you have been hiding und...
09
Jul
36 year Bob Graham record smashed!
36 year Bob Graham Round record smashed!!
Yesterday (Sun 8th July) the classic Lakeland round that sees runners visits 42 peaks wa...
01
Jul
Mountain Marathon Kit List
KIT LISTOMM MANDATORY EQUIPMENT LIST
Each individual and team is responsible for being properly equipped for two days unsupported raci...
