Cairnsmore Hill Race

Palnure, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging fell running event held in December 2025 in the Southern Galloway mountains. Covering a circular route of approximately 17.5 km (11 miles) with 800 meters of ascent, the race starts and finishes at Muirfad Farm near Newton Stewart. Participants will navigate steep climbs, including the Door of Cairnsmore and the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet, with checkpoints along the way. The race is suitable for experienced runners with navigation skills and is run under Scottish Hill Runners rules. Proceeds benefit Galloway Mountain Rescue, and the event features marshals, first aid, and refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

17 km
800 m+
17.50 Km / 11 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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