Bruce's Crown Race

Glentrool, United Kingdom • 13-14 Sep 2025

Bruce's Crown Race is a 46-mile team endurance event held in Galloway, Scotland, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool, Newton Stewart. Teams of two to four navigate over three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells and the Awful Hand—climbing more than 4,000 metres. The route offers stunning 360-degree views on a rugged cross-country course with very limited paths, demanding good navigation.

The race features three manned hot-food checkpoints and mountain-rescue team support for safety. Proceeds benefit the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Entries are via SiEntries; the event fosters a challenging, communal atmosphere in spectacular upland terrain for participants. 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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