Bruce's Crown Race
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Event overview
Bruce's Crown Race is scheduled for 11 to 12 April 2026 and starts and finishes at Caldons, near Glentrool and Newton Stewart in Galloway, Scotland. The route is 46 miles long and crosses three hill ranges in Galloway: the Minnigaff Hills, the Rhinns of Kells and the Awful Hand. Total ascent is over 4,000 metres. The route includes very few paths, testing underfoot conditions and requires navigation skills. There are three manned food checkpoints serving soup, food and drinks, and mountain rescue teams are stationed on the three ranges for safety. On a clear day the route offers wide views to surrounding hill groups.
Race format and logistics
Entries are by teams of 2 to 4 people; a team of 3 may be eligible for the "Team of 2" prize category. Team members must remain together and check into each checkpoint as a complete team. A Team of 4 may allow 1 or 2 runners to retire at designated checkpoints so the remaining runners can continue as a Team of 2; if a runner retires from a Team of 2 the remaining runner cannot continue alone. There are two on-route cutoffs and an overall 24-hour cutoff. Entry fee is £75 per person (£150 for a team of 2; £300 for a team of 4). Minimum age is 18. Camping is included in the fee. Proceeds after expenses will be donated to the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team for their base development. The event uses pre-selection lists to allocate places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.