Cairnsmore Hill Race
Palnure, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Cairnsmore Hill Race takes place on 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart DG8 7BA. The event is organised by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association. Entries open 6 April 2025 and close 10 December 2025. The entry fee is £15.00 and there were 15 participants registered at the time of the source information.
All profits from the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Galloway Mountain Rescue marshalls will be on the course to record numbers at checkpoints, provide first aid cover and serve hot soup and refreshments at the finish.
Course and requirements
The course is a circular route in the Southern Galloway mountains. Runners head out over Knocktim, climb steeply through the Door of Cairnsmore, proceed north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet at the trig, then follow a long descent to the finish. The course distance is 17.50 km (11 miles) with 800 m of ascent. Checkpoints are: CP1 Bottom of Door of Cairnmore NX 520 646, CP2 Knee of Cairnsmore NX 509 653, CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670.
This is a winter fell race for people over 18 with fell running experience and navigation skills. The mandatory kit list requires a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. The race is run under SHR rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.