Cairnsmore Hill Race
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Event overview
The Cairnsmore Hill Race takes place on Saturday 13 December 2025 and is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Entry opens on 6 April 2025 and closes on 10 December 2025. The entry fee is £15.00 and entries recorded so far show 10 participants. The event holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association and is run under SHR rules. All profits from the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Course and requirements
The course is a circular mountain route in the Southern Galloway hills of 17.50 km with 800 m of ascent. The route goes over Knocktim, climbs through the Door of Cairnsmore, follows the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet (trig), then descends to the finish. Checkpoints are listed as CP1 Bottom of Door of Cairnsmore NX 520 646, CP2 Knee of Cairnsmore NX 509 653 and CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670. Galloway Mountain Rescue Team marshals will staff the course, record numbers at checkpoints, provide first aid cover and serve hot soup and refreshments at the finish.
This is a winter fell race for participants aged over 18 with fell running experience and navigation skills. Mandatory kit that must be carried or worn includes a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Location: Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.