The hill running season runs all year but the main Scottish races get started early in February with the Famous Carnethy 5, a very challenging but fantastic run, going right through to November and the Tinto Hill race. Both races are put on by the Carnethy Hill Running Club. Races around Glasgow are normally organised by the 'Westies' Westerlands Cross Country Club.

Hill running is probably the most difficult but ultimately rewarding type of running you can do as the views from the tops (when you're not gasping for breath!) are fantastic. Not only that, you can escape from the grind of the city and pounding the Tarmac. Hill running is extremely tough and strenuous on the way up, technical and demanding great concentration on the way down. Some runners are good at going up, some at going down. Those who are good at both tend to win races.

There are lots of part-time hill runners in the Club, who find that it's a brilliant way of improving fitness and strength. So keep an eye on the upcoming races part of the website and get running up that hill!