45th Dumyat Hill Race 2018

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The Dumyat Hill Race is a popular fixture on the hill running calendar, providing a fun, challenging event set around the University of Stirling campus.  It also doubles as the Scottish Student Sport Hill Running Championship and Scottish Hill Running Race.  The race has become a great tradition and a bucketlist event for all University of Stirling students and staff.  This race is ideal for all levels from those attempting their first hill race to the more experienced hill runner.

This year's event takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 9th May 2018.  Entries will close on Sunday 6th May 2018.

The record stands at an incredible 32 minutes and 23 seconds, set by Murray Strain. Former World Mountain Running Champion Angela Mudge, a sports masseuse at the University is the women’s record holder with a time of 36 minutes and 36 seconds.

Event information

Entry fee includes a t-shirt, medal and stovies.  Entry is £10 per person.

Minimum age of entry is 16 years old.

All entrants must report to the Gannochy Sports Centre between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on the day of the race to collect their number.

All runners are asked to congregate at the start line by 6:45pm in order for the race to start promptly at 7pm.

Any medical information should be disclosed prior to the event - this can be completed on the registration form.

Please ensure you are wearing suitable footwear for the race, fashion trainers are not advisable.

Parking

There is parking available on campus. 

Changing facilities

There are changing facilities and showers located in the Gannochy Sports Centre. Due to the high volume of runners expected, it is advisable to come prepared in your running attire prior to the race commencing. 

Refreshments

Stovies will be provided to all participants.  Light refreshments and hot drinks are available to purchase from the Sports Centre Cafe.  Please note the cafe will close at 9:30pm

Prize Giving

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place runner in each catagory. This will take place immediately after the event at around 9pm.