Sat 11 Apr 2026 Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, UK

Heart of Granite

In 2026 Nicky Spinks and Galloway Mountain Rescue will run the second edition of the Heart of Granite race, a classic southern Galloway race of 20 miles with 1850m of ascent...

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  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
Glentrool, Newton Stewart
Heart of Granite

09:00

Age 18 & over

£25

  • 20 miles fell running + 1850 m ascent

Event overview

which starts and finishes at Caldons Campsite in Glen Trool. This is a race for people who are over 18 years old, with fell running experience and navigation skills as it's a winter race and it could be run in winter conditions. Galloway Mountain Rescue marshalls will man the two manned checkpoints and providing First Aid cover. All entrants will receive a bottle of Sulwath Brewery beer and hot soup /refreshments at the finish. This year we will put Opentracking trackers on all runners which does add a cost however all profits from the race will go to Galloway MRT.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Navigation required
  • Wave start

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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