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Cairnsmore Hill Race

Name: Cairnsmore Hill Race
Start: 2025-12-13
End: 2025-12-13
Location: Palnure

Palnure, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging winter hill running event held in the Southern Galloway mountains near Newton Stewart, Scotland. The race covers a circular 17.5 km (11 miles) course with 800 meters (2560 feet) of ascent, starting and finishing at Muirfad Farm, Palnure. Runners ascend steeply through the Door of Cairnsmore, proceed north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit trig of Cairnsmore of Fleet, then descend to the finish. The race requires participants to have fell running experience and navigation skills due to potential winter conditions. Organized by Galloway Mountain Rescue, the event supports the rescue team, with marshals providing aid and refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Palnure

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17 km

800 m+

17.50 Km / 11 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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