Tinto Hill Race

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners must carry a minimum kit (waterproofs, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle), with kit checks on the day.

A junior race for under-16s (about 2 km, 80 metres) runs alongside. Registration and post-race refreshments are at Damn Delicious; the event blends challenging terrain with traditional hill-running atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.