| RULES: | The race will be run under SHR rules |
| RACE CATEGORY: | AL (to see what this means, visit www.scottishhillrunners.uk). |
| DISTANCE/ASCENT: | 30km / 1600m (approx) |
| START: |
12noon, Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen EH44 6PW. |
| FINISH: |
Broughton Ales, Main Street, Broughton Village, Biggar ML12 6HQ |
| RECORDS: | Men 2.33:38 John Taylor (Holmfirth) 1992 Women 2:53:56 Angela Mudge (Carnethy) 2000 |
| RACE ORGANISER: | Sharon Taylor on behalf of Westerlands CCC |
| LIMIT: | Limited to 200 |
| ENTRIES: | PRE-ENTRY ONLY - STRICTLY NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. Entry fee £22.00. For safety reasons, no substitution of entrants’ names will be permitted. |
REGISTRATION: From 11am, next to the tearoom in the grounds of Traquair House, or as directed. Runners may either make their own way to Traquair House or reserve a place on the race coach from Broughton (see below).
RACE COACHES: Buses will be available before the race to transport runners from the finish at Broughton to the start at Traquair House. The buses will depart from Broughton Primary School and drop off at the main gates of Traquair House.
• The first bus will leave at 09:30 - with preference given to early-start runners.
• The second (and possible 3rd bus) will leave at 10:15
TOILETS (male and female) are available at the start next to Broughton Primary School, beside registration at Traquair House, and after the finish at Broughton Village Hall. Unfortunately there are no gender-neutral toilets at the start and finish.
RUNNERS KIT not worn in the race should be placed in the kit van at the start for transporting to Broughton Village Hall near the finish. Please ensure that kit is clearly marked with your name and/or race number.
FULL EMERGENCY KIT comprising wind and waterproof full body cover, gloves, head cover (hat or buff), map of the entire race route, orienteering-type compass, whistle and food equivalent to a chocolate bar must be carried by all runners. Strict kit checks will be performed at the start (all - no exceptions) and finish. Any runner not complying will be disqualified.
SAFETY: This race is an arduous event which should not be undertaken by runners who are unfit, or are inexperienced in the hills. Past race reports may give some idea of what to expect; e.g. https://westerlandsccc.co.uk/?s=breweries. Runners must be at least 18 years old. The organisers cannot accept any liability for any accident or injuries. No accompanying dogs are allowed.
HILL RESCUE COVER will be provided by Moffat Mountain Rescue Team.
THE START will be on the lawn in front of the courtyard gates at Traquair House, at 12 noon on Saturday 27th September.
TRAQUAIR HOUSE: We are fortunate to be allowed to start the race again this year from the grounds of this famous historic house. Please do not drop litter, trample flowers, damage lawns, display banners or climb gates. Refreshments may be on sale in the Tearoom within the grounds.
FLAGGED SECTIONS: The course, though normally unmarked, may require to be marked in places because of, e.g., a grouse shoot, etc. Failure to follow any flagged sections will result in disqualification.
APPROACH TO TRAHENNA: True North have advised they plan to erect a deer fence around the Stobo estate that will cut off the direct (steep) approach to Trahenna (this is the route marked on the race map), so runners will need to proceed instead via Louden Knowe Wood in order to cross at a new gate at Louden Knowe (72/142372). Climbing any deer fence is strictly forbidden, and will result in immediate disqualification.
APPROACH TO BROUGHTON: All runners must follow the road from Ratchill Farm to the finish at Broughton Ales.
CHECKPOINT information is provided below (OS Sheets 72 & 73, or the official race map).
| Description | Grid Ref | Checkpoint closing time | ||
| Start | Traquair House | 73/329353 | - | |
| Birkscairn Hill | 73/275332 | 1315 | ||
| Hundleshope | 73/250339 | 1350 | ||
| Stob Law | 73/230333 | 1425 | ||
| Drinks station | Glenrath Farm | 73/207342 | *Retiral Point* | 1440 |
| Whitelaw Hill (not on summit) | 72/193354 | 1505 | ||
| Drinks station | Stobo Home Farm | 72/179370 | *Retiral Point* | 1530 |
| Trahenna Hill | 72/136374 | 1630 | ||
| Ratchill Farm | 72/119364 | 1650 | ||
| Finish | Broughton Ales | 72/111361 | 1700 |
THE FINISH will be at Broughton Ales (Brewery), Broughton. Changing facilities (not showers) will be available at Broughton Village Hall, at the opposite end of the village. Soup, sandwiches and tea will be provided.
PRIZEGIVING: Prizegiving will be held in the village hall at 6pm. We welcome non-binary runners. You can enter as female, male or non-binary and we will have prizes for these gender categories.
SUSTAINABILITY: In line with our commitment to reduce any negative impacts of hill running on the environment, we encourage you to consider the following:
MAP
A full-resolution image of this map is available on the Scottish Hill Runners website - link
