Cairnsmore Hill Race
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Event details
The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association. Entries open on 6 April 2025 and close on 10 December 2025. The entry fee is £15.00. Entries recorded so far are five participants. All profits from the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Course and requirements
The course is a circular mountain route of 17.50 km / 11 miles with 800 m of ascent. The route goes over Knocktim, up through the Door of Cairnsmore, north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet, then descends to the finish. Checkpoints are: CP1 Bottom of Door of Cairnsmore NX 520 646; CP2 Knee of Cairnsmore NX 509 653; CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670. The event is open only to people aged over 18 and requires fell running experience and navigation skills because it is a winter race and may be run in full winter conditions. Mandatory kit to be carried or worn includes map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Galloway Mountain Rescue marshalls will staff checkpoints, provide first aid cover and serve hot soup and refreshments at the finish. The race is run under SHR rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.