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The Queensberry Hill Race will be held on Saturday 19th August 2023. The race will start at 10:30am

Race Briefing and Kit Check 10.15am on start line.

Race is being run under SHR rules, this means windproof and waterproof full body cover, hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle must be carried.

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Queensberry Hill Race, starting & finishing at Mitchellslacks Farm, Thornhill, DG3 5EN. The run is approximately 8.5 miles with an ascent of 2200ft, taking on the hills of Queensberry, Penbreck and Earncraig, ran mostly over grassy moorland competitors will be treated to stunning views across towards the Lowther Hills & Daer Reservoir.  With the final stretch taking you past the picturesque Burleywhag Bothy.

The course will be marked & route map will provided at registration and sweepers will be out on course on the day.

All finishers will receive a momento of the day.

Moffat Mountain Rescue will be on site and providing services if required. 

Updates, results, photos, etc., will be posted on our website page http://queensberryrunning.club and SHR Website https://www.scottishhillrunners.uk 

Number pick-up, toilets, and car parking all within Mitchellslacks Farm.

Parking is limited to approx. 50 cars at the farm, car sharing is encouraged but there are other areas close for parking, take care not to block access roads.

LIMITED TO 100 RUNNERS - PRE-ENTRY ONLY - NO ENTRY ON THE DAY

Runners must be aged 18 years or over on day of race

ENTRY FEE : £12.00

SORRY NO ENTRY FEE REFUNDS OR DEFFERALS - We will however allow number transfers up until 7 days before the date of the race. All transfer details should be arranged between the runners involved before notifying the Race Organiser of all changes.   

For more information please contact Linda Cameron (Linda.Cameron@gov.scot) or Lynsey Hanlon (queensberry.running@gmail.com)