The OMM takes place on Oct 24 – 25, 2026 in Talnotry, United Kingdom. The main route is 47 km.
- Date
- Oct 24 – 25, 2026
- Start
- Talnotry 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 47 km
- Climbing
- 2,200 m
Your 3-week plan to The OMM
The Taper phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Held at the end of every October since 1968, The Omm is a self-reliant two-day mountain marathon in the UK where teams navigate using map and compass and camp overnight.
What this race demands
The OMM demands complete self-reliance across two consecutive days of mountain navigation and overnight camping in the UK in late October.
Self-reliance
Athletes must carry all necessary gear, food, and overnight equipment for a two-day expedition without external support.
Navigation
Teams are required to actively route-find using map and compass across mountain terrain throughout the event.
Durability
The multi-day format and late-October UK conditions require sustained physical effort and effective recovery management between days.
Because this event spans two full days of mountain exertion, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour while moving to sustain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at The OMM is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The OMM?
The OMM takes place on Oct 24 – 25, 2026 in Talnotry, United Kingdom.
How long is The OMM?
The main route is 47 km.
What does The OMM demand?
The OMM demands complete self-reliance across two consecutive days of mountain navigation and overnight camping in the UK in late October.
How much climbing does The OMM have?
The OMM has 2,200 m of climbing.
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