The former, organised by Peebles-based Moorfoot Runners, goes 8.2km from the town’s Victoria Park to the summit of nearby Craig Head and back, taking in 306m of ascent and descent, and it was won by Edinburgh’s Jack Eykelbosch in 30:47, with Penicuik Harriers’ Adam Gray second in 32:03 and another runner from the capital, Calum Fisher, third in 32:42.
Wilkinson was fourth in 32:54 this time round after finishing as runner-up twice, in 31:58 in 2024 and 31:45 in 2023.
He was one of three Borderers to make the top ten of a field of 70, the others being Gala’s Seb Darlow, sixth in 34:12, and the host club’s Jack Philip, tenth in 35:31.
Three others made the top 20 – Peebles Triathlon Club’s Callum Stephen, 11th in 36:26, and Gala’s Andrew Cox, an over-40, and Tim Darlow, an over-50, respectively 15th in 37:41 and 18th in 39:09.
Also representing Gala were Luis Molero, 32nd in 42:44; Kate Jenkins, 47th in 47:37; James Purves, 61st in 53:57; and Sheila King, 69th in 1:04:50.
Philip’s clubmates Sam Laydon and Michael Marshall were 52nd in 49:11 and 58th in 51:32 and Gala Cycle Club over-70 Tricia Bell was 53rd in 49:28.
Edinburgh’s Polly Edwards was first female finisher and 22nd overall in 40:58.
Saturday’s race in Dumfries and Galloway, covering 16km and including 1,200m of elevation, was round two of six making up this year’s Scottish hill-running championship and it was won by Highland Hill-Runners’ Philip Vokes in 1:29:45, with Strathearn Harriers’ Harris Pagett second in 1:31:49 and Edinburgh’s Kieran Cooper third in 1:34:24.
Wilkinson, 16th in 1:42:10, was the only Borderer to make the top 20 of a field of 151.
Following him home were Gala’s Cox, 47th in 1:59:14; Sam McKinnon, 56th in 2:02:42; and Purves, 147th in 3:01:34.
Lauderdale’s Sarah Plint was also there, placing 137th in 2:42:03, as were Teviotdale Harriers’ John Tullie, 114th in 2:25:54, and Paul Lockie, 150th in 3:10:29.
Edinburgh’s Holly Page was first female finisher and 32nd all told in 1:52:20.
9. 2026’s Gypsy Glen Hill-Race at Peebles
Andrew Cox was 15th in 37:41 at this year’s Gypsy Glen Hill-Race at Peebles last Wednesday (Photo: Martin Holt) Photo: Martin Holt
10. 2026’s Gypsy Glen Hill-Race at Peebles
Jack Philip was tenth in 35:31 at this year’s Gypsy Glen Hill-Race at Peebles last Wednesday (Photo: Martin Holt) Photo: Martin Holt