There’s no fixed route, you just have to visit the 42 summits and start and finish in Keswick. But in reality there are few options and almost everyone takes the same route
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Yes, there’s a few minor options here and there but basically a big circuit, clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Killian set the record with this route a few years ago, I think Jack was something very similar, and both were generally paced and guided by some very good local fell runners that know it like the back of their hands.
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That is utterly ridiculous. I’m disgusted at the GAP there 
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I think the UTMB ballot is opening soon? Got a popup about it earlier, can’t decide whether to throw my hat in for OCC, but it’ll be a struggle fitting it into the season if I get lucky.
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From memory it’s Dec entry and early Jan ballot draw isn’t it?
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OCC was a great race - brill to do it it with Jim Walmsley in the same race
Currently in negotiations with Mrs T and work to spend a full month in Chamonix this summer - 2 weeks “working” and 2 weeks Holliday to include UTmB week - I haven’t got any rocks to enter the races but just love the vibe
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We keep saying we would go out for a few weeks - agree about the vibe - love it there - the prices for self catering are crazy round UTMB week.
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The cost and holidays from work is a problem for me as I’ll be using a lot of A\L early in the year. I knew I was going to CCC before the ballot in 2022 because it was a deferral from 2020 so booked accommodation in November I think.
I’ll see.
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I think if you can book before Jan when the ballot results come out you get better value but still not cheap
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Would love to do CCC
Have run the whole course so know exactly what to expect
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perhaps look at staying down the valley at Servoz, Passy, or Sallanches and either driving up and down or use the train (Mt Blanc Express) from Passy
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Good tip thanks .
We fly to Thailand one week today - UTMB Chiang Mai 50km - can’t wait to just be somewhere warm. Heat training adaption happening with sauna sessions - not too worried about cut offs unless they change - I do need a confidence booster though - training has been much better than usual - although still having on /off problems with my back ( old age eh!) . The race gives double stones so would like to give OCC another shot , although too many races close together in June/Aug and September next year - so might see about going for it in 2027.
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Good luck @p00key. Have you done this one before?
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Not this one - I’ve deliberately dropped the distance to build that confidence back up. Its been a few years since we were last in Thailand so will be interested to see how much it has changed.
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I think we are in similar places with confidence building, good luck. 
As for Thailand, I suspect there are ‘Johnny Hilfiger’ and ‘Harry Boss’ shops to spend money in. 
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Norm’s helium Loops are back for 2026 with a 12hr time limit. 
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Finally a race finish after nearly two years . That was hard. The ascent was really steep + the humidity and more technical than I expected. Felt very strong minded - just need to get my endurance up and weight down . What I did notice is people trying to keep their feet dry and not muddy - it’s a blooming trail race 
. Now to enjoy the heat and the rest of the holiday .
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Brilliant - well done both of you😀
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Well done 
always good to get a finish after a few DN*’s
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