Tinto Hill Race
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Event overview
Tinto Hill Race is organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club and is held at the foot of Tinto Hill (Grid Reference NS 964374). The senior race is an association standard course of 4.4 miles with about 1500 ft of climb. The route follows good paths but is unmarked in places and crosses ground above 2000 ft. The course has recorded best times of 28:52 (men, 2023) and 33:43 (women, 2003). If a competitor retires they must inform the nearest marshal and return their race number before leaving.
Distances:
- 4.4 miles senior race, about 1500 ft climb
- 2 km / 80 m junior race, under-16s
Entry, registration and safety
Entry is online only via SI Entries; there is no entry on the day. Entries open on 17 September 2025 and close on 31 October 2025. Race registration, parking and after-race food are located at Thankerton Camp Farm (Damn Delicious), Thankerton, Biggar ML12 6PD. Drivers will be directed to the farm and parking must be on the farm grounds; parking on nearby roads or at the Tinto public car park is not permitted.
Competitors must carry minimum kit throughout the senior race: waterproof jacket with hood, waterproof overtrousers, hat, gloves, map, compass suitable for navigation, and a whistle. Kit checks will be carried out. The junior race is for under-16s; under-8s should be supervised by an adult. The junior route will be marked and marshalled and numbers are distributed on the day from the main Tinto Hill car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.