Online Entries - Durisdeer Hill Race 2023 (protay.co.uk)
Entries Close: Noon Wednesday, 7th June 2023.
Entry Fees: £10 online. Limited entries will be accepted on the day at £12.
Race Organiser – Nick Gordon
Email: nicholasgordon1965@gmail.com
Website: www.scottishhillrunners.uk
Time: 12 noon, Saturday 10 June 2023.
Registration: Upstairs in the Church 10:00 – 11:40 (bring your kit). It will be assumed that if you collect your number you will start the race, if for some reason you do not start the race please inform registration.
Venue: Durisdeer, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 5BJ. w3w – likely.bags.indulges. GR – NS 89406 03769
Course: 16km, 1200m. Start/finish in field behind Church. A timeout of 2hrs will be enforced at checkpoint 4, approximately half way where transport will be available. This is a very attainable time out which in the history of the race has very rarely been required.
Map: Link to PDF map.
Age Limit: Competitors must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race.
Race entry limit: There are currently no plans to limit entries however, this will be monitored.
Mandatory kit requirements: Full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, whistle, mechanical compass (electronic gizmos NOT permitted), a map and the ability to navigate in poor weather conditions. Kit checks will be carried out at registration prior to collecting number.
NB - All runners must abide by the Scottish Hill Runners mandatory safety rules. For full details please visit the Scottish Hill Runners website. Guidelines and rules can be viewed under the 'Safety' Section. www.scottishhillrunners.uk
Prizes: Modest prizes will be awarded in the following categories: male/female S, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, First Team of 3.
Facilities: Will be basic toilets available. Light refreshments will be served upstairs in Durisdeer Parish Church after the race.
Parking: in field behind Church. Durisdeer is a tiny hamlet with one access, please park as directed before registering etc and DO NOT park on the road or in the village.