The Two Breweries Hill Race

About The Two Breweries Hill Race

The Two Breweries Hill Race was the brainchild of Frank Smith, brewer at Broughton Ales and keen fell runner, with the support of both Sir David Younger of Broughton Ales and Peter Maxwell Stuart, the twentieth Laird of Traquair, who had been brewing at Traquair House's brewery since the 1965. This much-loved race has been held every year since 1983 with the exception of 2001 (due to the foot and mouth outbreak), and 2020 (due to Covid). As well as bringing experienced hill runners to explore the local hills, it celebrates the beers and ales produced in the local breweries, and all those who make it to the finish line are rewarded with a bottle of ale, IPA or lager.

The race is always 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