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It is £50.00 per person (£200.00 per team)

There are a number of hotels and guest houses in and around Inverness that would be suitable for accommodation.

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There are no time limits on any particular section. Although the organisers reserve the right to take you off the course if they believe that your health could be compromised. The race will officially finish at 7pm. Any team still on the course will be immediately withdrawn from the race.

One of the cycling legs is off road. The other three legs are on road.

If you are sharing a bike amongst your team, we would suggest a hybrid bike suitable for on and off road. If you are bringing more than one bike for your team we would suggest a road/racing bike for the on road sections and a mountain/hybrid bike for the off-road section.

You can replace them with another member. However, you will need a full complement of four in your team to compete.

There will be transport available to take you to and from the stages.

Yes, there will be medical facilities at various check points along the course.

No, but you will need to be fairly fit and you should be able to run 10km and cycle 20km.

No - but if you do want to raise money and are still uncertain about which charity to support, our designated charity is Save the Children.

There is a lower age limit of 18 years old. There is no upper age limit but each member of the team should be able to run 10km and cycle 20km.

Please address all questions to info@firstmonster.co.uk

Your guess is as good as ours! However, you should be prepared for wind, sun and rain. Also remember that you may experience all three throughout the day.

The race is limited to 250 teams, so get in early.

As early as possible. The race will be a sell out, so make sure you apply early.

Give it another week if not too close to the event, and then contact us. If close to the event, drop us a line straight away. A cashed cheque means that you’re in so don’t panic!

Runners often say that they’ve changed address since entering or that they live in a huge block of flats and their post goes missing. Why not get your race pack sent to your workplace if that is more secure.

Like all events, entry fees are used to hire land, equipment etc. Therefore, we do not issue refunds.

You should be fit enough to be able to run at least 10km without stopping and to be able to cycle 20km. Some sections are harder than others, so make sure you put your fittest team member on the toughest legs.

There are three key times you need to be aware of:

• Registration : Takes place on Friday evening between 1600 and 2130 at Queens Park Stadium
• Race Briefing: There are two Race Briefing sessions during Registration on the Friday Evening. One at 1830, and one at 2030.
• Race Start: The Race Starts at 0700 on Saturday morning. You should aim to be at the start area between 0600 and 0615. Buses transporting participants to their running legs will begin boarding at 0600.

There is parking available at the Start / Finish.

Only teams of FOUR are accepted. Teams can be single sex or mixed.

Will be sent to the Team Leader for distribution.

Can be anything – serious or funny. Please do not send in anything too obscene.

Results are recorded and posted on the site the next day. Individual prizes are awarded on the day.

Your shoes will get wet and muddy so best not wear a brand-new white pair! Shoes with a very good grip are ideal.

For more information contact us at info@firstmonster.co.uk