Cairnsmore Hill Race
The Cairnsmore Hill Race, organized by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, is a challenging winter hill running event held in the Southern Galloway mountains near Newton Stewart, Scotland. The race features a circular 17.5 km (11 miles) course with 800 meters (2560 feet) of ascent, starting and finishing at Muirfad Farm, Palnure. Runners navigate steep climbs including the Door of Cairnsmore and reach the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet before descending to the finish.
The event requires participants to have fell running experience and navigation skills due to potential winter conditions. Marshals provide first aid and refreshments, with all profits supporting mountain rescue efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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