Heart of Granite
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About the race
Heart of Granite is a circular mountain race of approximately 32 km / 20 miles with about 1850 m of ascent, based at Caldons old campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. The route follows ridges and plateaux in the Galloway hills and passes named features including Lamachan, Curleywee, the Axe Head stone checkpoint on the Southern Upland Way, Craiglee, the Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, the Old Grey Man of Merrick and the summit of Merrick before returning via Bruce's Stone to Caldons.
The event is fully supported and marshalled by Galloway Mountain Rescue. Checkpoints are manned on course, mountain rescue personnel provide First Aid cover, and hot soup and refreshments are provided at the finish. All profits from the race go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Entry is restricted to those aged 18 or older. The race holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners association and is run under SHR rules. The entry fee listed is £25. The route may be contested in winter conditions, so prior fell running experience and navigation skills are expected.
Mandatory kit to be carried or worn includes a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, head torch, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
