A race from Traquair House in Innerleithen to Broughton in the scenic Scottish Borders. Race category AL: 30 km / 18 miles, 1500m / 4900ft ascent.
Saturday, 26 September 2020
about
The Two Breweries Hill Race was first run in 1983, and is one of the "long classic" Scottish hill races. The race is held on the 4th Saturday in September, starting on the lawn in front of the historic courtyard gates at Traquair House at 12 noon and finishing at Broughton Ales brewery.
The record (2:33:57) was set by John Taylor in 1991. John was an international athlete who died in 2002, aged 33, from a heart condition known as cardiomyopathy. The John Taylor Foundation was created to raise awareness of this condition, and to assist young athletes. The womens record (2:53:56) was set by Angela Mudge in 2000.
The race is around 30km / 18 miles, and includes some 1500m / 4900ft of ascent. The terrain predominantly follows hill tracks, but includes sections of open heather with some short sections along country roads. A custom Harveys map of the route (1:40k scale, double-sided on waterproof paper, with all checkpoints marked) is available for £5 at race registration, or contact the organisers.
This race is an arduous event which should not be undertaken by runners who are unfit or are inexperienced in the hills. Full emergency kit comprising wind and waterproof full body cover, a map of the entire race route, orienteering-type compass, whistle and food equivalent to a chocolate bar must be carried by all runners. Runners must be at least 18 years old.
There are eight marshalled checkpoints. Water is available at Glenrath Farm and Stobo Home Farm. These checkpoints are also retiral points. Hill rescue cover is provided by Moffat Mountain Rescue.
OS grid reference
Closing time
Birkscairn Hill
73/275332
1315
Hundleshope
73/250339
1350
Stob Law
73/230333
1425
Glenrath Farm
73/207342
1440
Whitelaw Hill
72/193354
1505
Stobo Home Farm
72/179370
1530
Trahenna Hill
72/136374
1630
Ratchill Farm
72/119364
1650
This fly-over of the route will give you an idea of what to expect.
entries
Entries are usually opened around Easter. The race is on-line pre-entry, via Entry Central. If you are unable to enter on-line, please contact the race director.
A bus leaves Broughton for Traquhair at 10am, with race registration at Traquhair. There is a strict kit-check before the race.
Prize giving is held at Broughton Village Hall, where runners and supporters can enjoy hot soup, cake and perhaps even a well-earned beer!
results
Year
Pos
Name
Club
Cat.
Time
1991
1
J Taylor
Holmfirth Harriers
M
2:33:57
1991
2
P Dymoke
Livingston & District
M
2:38:36
1991
3
D Rogers
Lochaber
M
2:41:15
1991
4
M Hayman
British Orienteers Squad
M
2:42:04
1991
5
P Hyman
Livingston & District
M
2:46:37
1991
6
T Griffin
Westerlands
M
2:49:38
1991
7
J Bradley
Preston Harriers
M
2:50:24
1991
8
A Lewsley
Border H
M
2:51:42
1991
9
A Hesketh
Horwich Harriers
M40
2:53:45
1991
10
B Bullen
Ochil HR
M40
2:54:39
1991
11
C Adams
British Orienteers Squad
M
2:54:57
1991
12
J Hepburn
Dundee Road Runners
M
2:57:14
1991
13
M Mon-williams
Livingston & District
M
2:57:49
1991
14
A Davis
Fife AC
M
2:59:16
1991
15
J Kirkland
Dundee Road Runners
M
2:59:20
1991
16
D Crowe
Dundee Road Runners
M
3:01:26
1991
17
M Chapman
British Orienteers Squad
M
3:01:50
1991
18
A Keith
Hunters Bog Trotters
M
3:03:12
1991
19
J Aitken
Haddington ELP
M
3:04:11
1991
20
R Mcinroy
Clydesdale
M40
3:04:21
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local
We are delighted to be supported by Traquair House and Broughton Ales, both of whose fine products regularly appear as prizes. The race would not be possible without the kind permission of the local landowners.
We are also delighted to be associated with Tweedgreen, a voluntary organisation of local people working towards a self-sustaining Tweeddale by promoting local food, encouraging local energy generation, and reducing energy use and waste.
Locals taking part will appreciate the beauty and interests of the Scottish Borders. Those coming from further afield may be interested in what the Borders has to offer. Why not treat the family to a weekend away! Local accommodation and information about the area can be found at the following tourism sites:
Scottish Hill Runners — www.scottishhillrunners.uk is an independent organisation supporting hill running in Scotland. SHR organises the Scottish Championship race series, and provides race insurance for the TBHR. The images on this web site are courtesy of SHR.
Scottish Hill Racing — www.scottishhillracing.co.uk contains a comprehensive calendar and results for hill races all across Scotland.
Moffat Mountain Rescue — moffatmrt.scottishmountainrescue.org provide hill cover for the TBHR. If the weather closes in, you will be glad to know they are out there.
The Fell Runners Association — www.fellrunner.org.uk, a UK-wide fell running organisation.
Westerlands Cross Country Club — www.westerlandsccc.co.uk, arguably one of the best small-to-medium sized hill running clubs in the West End of Glasgow. The TBHR is one of seven or so hill running events organised each year by the Westies.
contact
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