Cairnsmore Hill Race

Cairnsmore Hill Race

Cairnsmore Hill Race is a circular mountain race in the Southern Galloway hills, based at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart DG8 7BA. The course covers 17.50 km (about 11 miles) with approximately 800 m of ascent and follows a route that includes Knocktim, the Door of Cairnsmore, the Knee of Cairnsmore and the summit trig of Cairnsmore of Fleet, with a long descent back to the finish.

Three checkpoints are used on course: CP1 Bottom of Door of Cairnsmore NX 520 646; CP2 Knee of Cairnsmore NX 509 653; CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670. The event notes the possibility of full winter conditions and specifies that it is for participants over 18 years old with fell running experience and navigation skills.

Mandatory kit that must be carried or worn includes a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. The event is run under a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association and follows SHR rules. Entry administration details include an advance entry fee of £15 and a day-of-race entry fee of £20. All profits from the race are allocated to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.