Cademuir Rollercoaster

Peebles, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Cademuir Rollercoaster : event overview

The 13th Cademuir Rollercoaster is a pair of short hill races held on the open grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill on the south side of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. The races use off-road terrain with significant ascent over short distances.

Distances

  • 3 km - climb 105 m. Minimum age 10 by 31/12/26.
  • 6 km - climb 275 m. Minimum age 14 by 31/12/26.

Results from the 3 km race will be recorded for the SAL U12 and U14 Junior HR Leagues. Results from the 6 km race will be recorded for the SAL U20, U18 and U16 Junior HR Leagues. Prizes are allocated for seniors and for age category winners.

Online entry is preferred and there is limited entry available on the day. Race numbers are collected at Peebles High School Sports Hall before the races and course maps are provided by the organiser. The event is run under UK Athletics rules and is a Scottish Athletics licensed event. The races are sponsored by the Cademuir Clinic. The venue for number collection and event access is Peebles High School, Springwood Road, Peebles EH45 9HB. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
Cademuir Rollercoaster 6km
Cademuir Rollercoaster 3km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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