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Kongens Lyngby (Dyrehaven), Denmark
Eremitageløbet 2026
Autumn leaves, grazing deer and a royal hunting lodge on the horizon.
Registration Open
4 Oct13.3 kmAchievable
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The Original Mountain Marathon 2026
Raw, self-reliant, adventurous, traditional
Talnotry, United Kingdom Saturday 24 October 2026
Why you might love it
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A genuinely different challenge where navigation, self-sufficiency and mountain judgement matter as much as speed.
Who this suits
Experienced mountain runnersnavigatorsendurance teams seeking a self-reliant challenge
Getting ready
Preparation
A two-day self-reliant mountain navigation challenge for teams of two, with an overnight camp and route choices spanning roughly 40–100 km.
In your Race Year
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