Feel The Burns

Event overview

Feel The Burns is scheduled for 18 January 2026. The race is held under SHR rules. The course distance is approximately 13.7 miles with about 800 m of ascent. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. The event status is listed as a waiting list and total places are 350.

Course and checkpoints

The route starts and finishes at Corby Lynne Field, about 0.5 mile from Selkirk Rugby Club. A route map is available on the Scottish Hill Racing website. Checkpoints are: Peat Law Hill (grid ref 73/444307) at about 2 miles; Three Brethren (73/433319) at about 3.5 miles; Brownknowe Hill (73/379328) at about 7 miles; Broadmeadows Farm (73/409306) with a water station at about 9 miles; Foulshiels Hill (73/426302) at about 11 miles.

Entries, facilities and safety

Entries are by EntryCentral only; no entry on the day. The entry fee is £15.00 until 16 January 2026. No refunds or name substitutions are offered. If the event is rescheduled, entries will be deferred to the new date. Changing facilities and toilets are available at Selkirk Rugby Club. A full emergency kit must be carried by all runners: wind and waterproof full body cover, hat and gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food. Kit will be checked at the start and there may be random checks on the course. Hill rescue cover and first aid are provided by Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team. No accompanying dogs are allowed. Organisers may postpone or shorten the race for severe weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.