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Cairnsmore Hill Race

Palnure, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

Cairnsmore Hill Race : 13 December 2025

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is held at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. It is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. The course is a circular route in the Southern Galloway mountains that goes over Knocktim, climbs through the Door of Cairnsmore, heads north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig, then descends to the finish. The distance is 17.50 km with about 800 m of ascent.

Entry, permit and eligibility

Entries opened 6 April 2025 and close 10 December 2025. Pre-entry and entry on the day are available. The entry fee is £15.00. Minimum age is 18. The race is run under a permit from Scottish Hill Runners and under SHR rules. All profits from the event will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

Course details and safety

Checkpoints are CP1 Bottom of Door of Cairnsmore NX 520 646, CP2 Knee of Cairnsmore NX 509 653, and CP3 Cairnsmore of Fleet Trig NX 501 670. Marshalls from Galloway Mountain Rescue will be on the course taking numbers at checkpoints, providing first aid cover, and serving hot soup and refreshments at the finish. 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. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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18 km
17.50 Km Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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