Cairnsmore Hill Race
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Event details
The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart (DG8 7BA). The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and has a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association. Entries opened on 6 April 2025 and close on 10 December 2025. The entry fee is £15.00. Entries recorded so far are listed as 22 participants. All profits from the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Course and safety
The course is a circular mountain route of 17.50 km (11 miles) with 800 m of ascent. The route goes over Knocktim, climbs steeply through the Door of Cairnsmore, follows north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet at the 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; CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670. Marshals from Galloway Mountain Rescue will staff the course, record numbers at checkpoints, provide first aid cover and offer hot refreshments at the finish. 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. The race is for participants aged over 18 with fell running experience and navigation skills, as it may be run in winter conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
