Cairnsmore Hill Race
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Cairnsmore Hill Race
Cairnsmore Hill Race is a winter hill running event on 12 December 2027 based at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart DG8 7BA, organised by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. The course is a circular route in the Southern Galloway mountains covering 17.50 km (about 11 miles) with 800 m of ascent.
The route heads out over Knocktim, climbs steeply through the Door of Cairnsmore, continues north along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet at the trig, then turns south-west for a long descent to the finish. There are designated checkpoints on the course at the bottom of the Door of Cairnsmore, the Knee of Cairnsmore and the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig. The race holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association and is run under SHR rules.
Entries open and close on the dates published by the organiser; the standard entry fee is £15 with entries taken on the day for £20. Galloway Mountain Rescue Team marshals provide checkpoint handling, first aid cover and refreshments at the finish, and all profits from the race go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Participants must be over 18 and have fell running experience and navigation skills. Mandatory kit to be carried or worn includes a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
