Bruce's Crown Race

Glentrool, United Kingdom • 11-12 Apr 2026

Bruce's Crown Race is a 46-mile team ultrarun in Dumfries and Galloway, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool, Newton Stewart. Teams of two to four tackle three hill ranges—Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing more than 4,000 metres. The route offers challenging, mostly off-trail navigation and spectacular 360-degree views across the region.

Special features include three manned hot-food checkpoints and safety support from the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, plus camping included in the entry. Prizes are awarded for teams of two and four, with teams required to stay together throughout the race. The event runs 11–12 April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

46 mi
4000 m+
46 Mile Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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