Bruce's Crown Race

APR

11

2026

Bruce's Crown is a challenging team navigation race through the Galloway hills, covering 46 miles. The event supports Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and features checkpoints with hot provisions. A shorter 20-mile solo race, the Heart of Granite, runs on the same day.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Glentrool, Scotland

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46 miles 20 miles

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Bruce's Crown Race

The Bruce's Crown race is scheduled for Saturday, 11th April 2026. It is a team navigation event that takes place in the Galloway hills. The course is a full circuit of the area, taking in the southern peaks, the Rhinnes of Kells, the Range of the Awful Hand, and Bruce's Stone before the finish. The "perfect" route is measured at 46 miles with 4600m of ascent.

Three fully stocked checkpoints with provisions like hot soup will be located on the route, along with safety points manned by mountain rescue teams. The event is licensed and run under Scottish Hill Runners and Galloway Mountain Rescue Team (GMRT) insurance. All profits from the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

Heart of Granite Race

The Heart of Granite race is also scheduled for Saturday, 11th April. It is a 20-mile solo race with 1850m of ascent on a circular route. This event is also licensed and insured under Scottish Hill Runners and GMRT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.