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...
Enter now- Sat 11 Apr 2026
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