Bruce's Crown, Heart of Granite

& Cairnsmore Races

Last updated:  12th July 2026 - Cairnsmore and Bruce's Crown / Heart of Granite entries open - News 

27th Sept 2026 - Thanks to Tom Pape for his Ring of Fire spreadsheet. Added to Ring of Fire Completions

The Bruce's Crown race will run for the fourth time on Saturday 3rd April 2027. Teams / solo runners will navigate their way round a full circuit of the Galloway hills taking in the southern peaks, Rhinnes of Kells, Range of the Awful Hand and then visit Bruce's Stone before running to the finish. They will be supported on route by three fully stocked checkpoints (with hot soup etc) and MRT manned safety points on the hills. The "perfect" route is measured at 46 miles with 4600m of ascent. All profits of the race will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

The Heart of Granite race will be run for the second time on Saturday 3rd April. This is a 20 mile, 1850m circular route for solo runners.

Both  races are licensed and run under Scottish Hills Runners and under GMRT Insurance. To donate to Galloway Mountain Rescue - https://gallowaymrt.org.uk/donate/