Bruce's Crown Race

Event details

Bruce's Crown Race takes place on 11–12 April 2026 at Caldons, near Glentrool, in Galloway, Scotland. The event is for teams of 2 to 4 and covers 46 miles, with more than 4,000 metres of ascent. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry opens 22 April 2025 and closes 5 April 2026. Entry fee is £75 per person (for example £150 for a team of 2, £300 for a team of 4). The event uses a pre-selection list to allocate entries; no payment is required at the pre-selection stage. Camping at the event is included in the fee if requested at registration.

Route, support and rules

The route crosses three hill ranges in Galloway: Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells and the Awful Hand. There are three manned checkpoints that serve hot food, soup and drinks. Galloway Mountain Rescue Team provide safety cover on the hills during the event and will support the race. There are two on-route cutoffs and an overall 24-hour time limit to complete the course. Teams must stay together and check into each checkpoint as a complete team. A Team of 3 may be eligible for Team of 2 prizes; a Team of 4 may continue as a Team of 2 if one or two members retire at designated checkpoints. If a runner retires from a Team of 2 the remaining runner cannot continue alone. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.