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Merrick Hill Race

Name: Merrick Hill Race
Start: 2025-09-13
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

The Merrick Hill Race is an 8-mile hill running event held in the Galloway Forest region of southwest Scotland, featuring a challenging 2,900ft ascent. The race route starts and finishes at Bruce’s Stone in Glentrool, climbing notable peaks including the Fell of Eschoncan, Bennan Hill, Benyellary, and culminating at the summit of Merrick, the highest mountain in Scotland south of Ben Lomond at 2,765ft. Organized by Girvan Harriers with a Scottish Athletics permit, the race emphasizes safety, requiring participants to carry essential navigation and safety gear. The event offers a rugged, scenic course through the Awful Hand range, attracting experienced hill runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Newton Stewart

Race information

Registration

8 mi

2900 m+

8 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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