Saturday, September 13, 2025 15:00 (GMT+1) - Saturday, September 13, 2025 17:00 (GMT+1)
CAIRN WILLIAM HILL RACE Saturday 13th September 2025 – Races start 3.00 pm Cairn William: 11.0km, 430m climb Senior Race (see revision on map) IMPORTANT NOTE: due to tree damage and new mountain biking routes I have decided that the direct ascent up Pitfichie hill is no longer possible. For 2025 we will instead ascend via the track running between the two hills and do a short loop up to the summit of Pitfichie. The rest of the route will remain unchanged except for some minor diversions when entering the forest after the descent off Cairn William. This is the same route we have used since 2022 and will be clearly marked and marshalled.
Registration from 2.00 pm at Monymusk Village Hall Entries (pay on day), £5. Entries will be accepted on the day. However, it is helpful for smooth running on race day if you are able to register in advance.
Runners must be aged 18 or over on the day of the race.
*** Aberdeenshire Hill Race Series ***
Cairn William is the first of three races which comprise the Aberdeenshire Series - the other two being Bennachie and Morven. Race all three to be in with a chance of winning the series - a cash prize will be awarded to the Male and Female runners with the fastest cumulative time across the three events.
Tree diseases and pests are posing an increasing threat to our forests and can be spread very quickly from forest to forest on muddy tyres, boots or paws. We believe everyone who loves spending time in the forest will want to help if they can to reduce the risk of spread of disease. For some simple ways everyone can help follow the link to find out more https://forestryandland.gov.scot/keep-it-clean?highlight=keep%20it%20clean
Use this form to send an email to the organizer.
This race will be run under SHR rules, which are as follows:
The competitor shall:
1. comply with these safety rules and any additional event specific safety rule imposed by the Race Organiser (RO).2. follow the procedures described by the RO if they fail to start or abandon the race. 3. obey all instructions from race officials. 4. be aware of the serious disabling consequences of hypothermia, dehydration and heat exhaustion and act appropriately during the race. 5. carry sufficient safety equipment (including food and drink) throughout the race to be able to navigate and provide protection from hypothermia, or dehydration and heat in the worst foreseeable weather conditions during the race, noting that rescue could take a long time. 6. take note of the local weather forecast for the day and judge their capabilities accordingly. 7. consider how any health impairments may jeopardise the safety of him/ herself or of others and act accordingly. 8. take note of RO information on the nature of the terrain on the race route, checkpoints to be visited or course to be followed and any restrictions to route choice, and ensure they have the skills and experience required to safely negotiate the course. 9. have the skills and experience required to comply with the RO’s navigation and safety requirements, having assessed conditions on the day. 10. take reasonable care not to create hazards that may cause harm to other people and support anyone in need of assistance, even if it means abandoning your race.11. Additional rule which applies as from January 2020:The SHR Committee have taken the decision that use of walking poles/sticks in hill races is not compatible with the safe running of hill running events. These generic safety instructions for race organisers and competitors are thus updated to reflect this decision. Please be advised that the insurance will be invalidated if competitors use these types of equipment.