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Cairnsmore Hill Race

Palnure, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

Located at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, Cairnsmore Hill Race is a 17.5 km circular route through the Southern Galloway mountains. The course climbs steeply from Knocktim through the Door of Cairnsmore, then along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig, before a long descent back to the finish. It covers about 800 metres of ascent in winter conditions, demanding navigation and fell-running experience. Run under Scottish Hill Runners rules and supported by Galloway Mountain Rescue marshals, the event includes hot soup and finish refreshments, with proceeds aiding the mountain rescue team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Palnure

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18 km
800 m+
17.50 Km / 11 Miles
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