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, September 24, 2022
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 1992. 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.
Previous race winners
Year
Name
Time
Club
2021
Ricky Lightfoot
02:52:56
Ellenborough AC
2021
Jill Stephen
03:19:21
Hunters Bog Trotters
2019
Tom Owens
2:48:56
Shettleston Harriers
2019
Holly Page
3:03:26
Calder Valley
2018
Andrew Fallas
2:53:27
Carnethy
2018
Catriona Buchanan
3:20:08
Ochil HR
2017
Kenny Richmond
2:59:22
Shettleston Harriers
2017
Shona Robertson
3:35:49
Shettleston Harriers
2016
Alasdair Mcleod
2:56:53
Shettleston Harriers
2016
Charlotte Morgan
3:22:46
Carnethy
2015
Graham Gristwood
2:44:04
Ochil HR
2015
Kerstin Leslie
3:32:10
Annan & District
2014
Andrew Fallas
2:46:48
Carnethy
2014
Jasmin Paris
3:01:19
Carnethy
2013
Colin Donnelly
2:48:48
Cambuslang Harriers
2013
Angela Mudge
3:08:39
Carnethy
2012
Stewart Whitlie
2:51:54
Carnethy
2012
Jasmin Paris
3:11:05
Carnethy
2011
Stewart Whitlie
2:56:00
Carnethy
2011
Jasmin Paris
3:14:07
Carnethy
2010
Murray Strain
2:41:21
Hunters Bog Trotters
2010
Andrea Priestley
3:22:00
Ochil HR
2009
Scott Fraser
2:47:30
Unattached
2009
Megan Mowbray
3:37:39
Hunters Bog Trotters
2008
Alasdair Anthony
2:47:58
Ochil HR
2008
Lucy Colquhoun
3:12:35
Moorfoot Runners
2007
Colin Donnelly
2:47:09
Cambuslang Harriers
2007
Lucy Colquhoun
3:29:15
Moorfoot Runners
2006
Stewart Whitlie
2:52:32
Carnethy
2006
Elke Prasad
3:47:02
Squadra Porcini
2005
Stewart Whitlie
2:50:10
Carnethy
2005
Lucy Colquhoun
3:24:51
Moorfoot Runners
2004
N Sharp
2:42:49
Ambleside AC
2004
T Brindley
2:59:12
Carnethy
2003
C Donnelly
2:51:04
Cambuslang Harriers
2003
K Jenkins
3:21:21
Carnethy
2002
Andy Kitchen
2:58:43
Lothian
2002
Kate Jenkins
3:41:15
Carnethy HR
2000
Paul Sheard
2:37:07
Pudsley And Bramley
2000
Angela Mudge
2:53:56
Carnethy
1999
Greg Barbour
2:51:53
Cosmic
1999
Megan Clark
3:41:04
Hunters Bog Trotters
1998
D Naylor
2:58:12
Hunters Bog Trotters
1998
A Mudge
3:19:05
Carnethy
1997
Graeme Bartlett
2:41:48
Forres Harriers
1997
Angela Mudge
3:06:47
Carnethy
1996
Dermot McGonigle
2:43:29
Shettleston Harriers
1996
N Davies
3:23:46
Borrowdale
1995
A Davis
2:56:57
Carnethy
1995
E Scott
3:38:54
Westerlands
1994
M Rigby
2:40:48
Westerlands
1994
H Diamantides
3:12:50
Westerlands
1993
A Trigg
2:41:51
Glossopdale
1993
H Diamantides
3:13:41
Westerlands
1992
J Taylor
2:33:57
Holmfirth Harriers
1992
T Calder
3:06:22
Hunters Bog Trotters
1991
Andy Kitchen
2:38:46
Livingston & District
1991
Yvette Hague
3:05:18
Livingston & District
1990
J Maitland
2:49:23
Pudsey & Bramley
1990
P Gibb
3:17:39
Telford AC
1989
Mike Prady
2:41:00
Glossopdale
1989
Tricia Calfer
3:10:00
ESPC AC
1987
Jack Maitland
2:36:38
Pudsey & Bramley
1986
Jack Maitland
2:42:32
Pudsey & Bramley
1986
Sarah Haines
3:16:32
York University
1985
J Maitland
2:48:18
BOS
1985
Ann Curtis
3:44:51
Livingston & District
1984
J Maitland
2:44:36
Aberdeen ACC
1984
A Curtis
3:33:16
Livingston & District
You can find photos of previous races on Michael Philp's page, and on Flickr.
route
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
The race is on-line pre-entry, via Entry Central. If you are unable to enter on-line, please contact the race director.
Entries are usually opened around Easter.
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
1984
1
J Maitland
Aberdeen ACC
M
2:44:36
1984
2
B Brinfle
Horwich RMI
M
2:50:36
1984
3
ARJ Curtis
Livingston & District
M
2:52:34
1984
4
S Moore
Horwich RMI
M
2:53:01
1984
5
AW Spenceley
Carnethy HR
M
2:56:55
1984
6
M Lindsay
Carnethy HR
M
2:58:42
1984
7
S Hale
BOS
M
3:00:50
1984
8
A Farningham
Fife AC
M
3:03:15
1984
9
JA Blair-Fish
Carnethy HR
M
3:04:50
1984
10
R Blamire
Stewartry
M40
3:07:50
1984
11
J Nixon
Horwich RMI
M
3:07:57
1984
12
J Musgrave
BOS
M
3:09:50
1984
13
D Woodhead
Horwich RMI
M
3:10:35
1984
14
S Murdoch
Livingston & District
M
3:10:50
1984
15
R White
Holmfirth H
M
3:11:43
1984
16
Normal Matthews
Horwich RMI
M40
3:12:46
1984
17
R Boswell
Lochaber
M
3:13:09
1984
18
P Toad
Unattached
M
3:13:58
1984
19
A Vareley
Boundary H
M
3:14:59
1984
20
RJC McInroy
Helensburgh
M
3:20:08
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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
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the race.
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