Entries are now open for the first race in the popular Bog and Burn hill race series, with runners across Scotland preparing for another summer of midweek off road racing. Organised by Scottish Hill Runners, the Bog and Burn Series has become a firm favourite on the calendar, offering a collection of Wednesday evening races across Central Scotland that are known for their steep climbs, boggy ground and fast descents.

The 2026 series will feature 13 races in total, with competitors’ best six results counting towards the overall standings. Highlights in the calendar include well known races such as the Beinn Dubh Hill Race at Luss, the ever popular Whangie Whizz and the classic Dumyat Hill Race, each offering their own unique test across varied and scenic terrain in the Scottish Lowlands.

The opening race of the series is the Kaim Hill Race on 15 April. The route begins with a short section on tarmac before quickly heading into Fairlie Glen, where runners tackle a narrow and winding trail lined with tree roots and uneven ground. As the course climbs, competitors will face a burn crossing before taking on a steep and often muddy ascent onto open hillside.

The descent offers little respite, dropping back through boggy ground and down the same technical path, where care is needed on the rocky and root covered sections through the glen.

After the race, runners can return to the church hall for prizegiving along with a hot drink and cake, continuing the friendly and community feel that has helped make the series so popular. Course records for the Kaim Hill Race have stood since 1995, with Mark Rigby holding the men’s record of 25:52 and Helene Diamantides holding the women’s record of 32:24.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Kaim Hill Race entry page.

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