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Mountain Marathon is an extended form of fell running, usually over two days and often with a strong orienteering element. Competitors usually participate in teams of two, and have to carry their own food and tent. There are various classes of event (such as, for the Karrimor IMM - Elite, A, B, C, Long Score and Short Score).

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The start arrangements on the two days are usually different (and are designed to encourage navigational independence). For example, on day 1 of the SLMM a staggered start is used, with teams being sent off at 1 or 2 minute intervals, and not getting their way-cards until they are 'on the clock'. On Day 2 the overnight leaders are often sent off half an hour before the others (a 'chasing start') and a mass start, for those more than half an hour behind overnight, then follows.

The races have provided the stimulus for various items of specialist lightweight gear, for instance lightweight tents (Saunders) and multipouched running sacs (the 'Kimm sac').

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The Karrimor International Mountain Marathon (or KIMM) is a 2-day Mountain event, held in a different region across the UK every year. It was first held in 1968 and continues today.
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