Part of a busy weekend of trail races (including the daunting Tweed Valley Ultra), these 10k and 21k (half marathon) trails are challenging but rewarding in equal measure! Runners can expect a superb variety of terrain, with exhilarating descents and an abundance of fantastic singletrack to keep even the hardiest on their toes.
The climax of a busy weekend of trail races (including a winter trail half marathon and 10k), the Tweed Valley Ultra makes use of the area’s extensive network of secluded paths and forest tracks, multi-use trails along the banks of the River Tweed, winding tracks over hills plus short link sections on minor roads. An epic in every sense!
An iconic, and challenging, hill run between two breweries (Traquair and Broughton) that covers 30km and 1,500m of ascent in the wild hills of the Tweed Valley and beyond. It’s the 40th year of the race – so expect more than a few celebrations at the finish line!
Organised by local running club, Moorfoot Runners, the Cademuir Rollercoaster is a well-established fixture on the Scottish hill race calendar, providing an enjoyably challenging race for seasoned hill runners – and fit novices or newcomers.
The event features two short but testing races on the open grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill on the south side of Peebles, Scottish Borders: a 3km race (10am) and 6km race (10.30am). Enter on the day at Peebles High School Sports Centre. More information including race routes and entry details below.
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What better way to get your running mojo on track in the new year than with the challenge of a bumper day of trail running in the spectacular surroundings of Glentress Forest. The 10K, half marathon and trail marathon courses will look slightly different from previous years, with some super new sections including woodland singletrack on the blue & red mountain bike trails. Check out the details below and book your spot on the starting line today …
If you’ve never experienced the Mighty Deerstalker before, this is your final chance to take on the challenge! As the sun goes down on the Scottish Borders, the fun begins. Organisers, Rat Race, will take you high into the hills, through the bitterly cold rivers and up the infamous scree slope on this legendary trail adventure race. With a classic afterparty lined up in the Beerstalker tent to finish, this event is not one to miss.
Carnethy Hill Running Club hosts this year’s UK Fell & Hill Relay Championships. The event sees around 1,000 runners from around the UK compete in teams of eight runners in male and female categories, with Open, Mixed and Veteran classes.
Experience beautiful riverside trails, enchanting woodlands and the odd punchy climb in this unique running event from the award-winning team at Hillside Outside. With 5K, 10K and 20K races during the day, and an atmospheric nightfall race in the evening (10K), there really is something for everyone. Oh, and did we mention there’s an afterparty?!
Part of a bumper weekend of spectacular trail races (including a trail marathon on Sun 20 Feb), these two runs take participants high into the forest at Glentress making use of waymarked walking routes, woodland singletrack and stunning heather moorland trails.
Part of a busy weekend of trail races (including a a winter trail half marathon and the even more daunting Tweed Valley Ultra), this 10k night run offers a very different experience of the wonderful trails found throughout Glentress Forest. A brilliant introduction to night running!
St. Mary’s Loch Triathlon and Aquabike are set at spectacular St. Mary’s Loch – an off-the-beaten-track area of massive forests, rounded moorland hills and beautiful clean rivers. A standard distance triathlon, the event sees a 1500m swim, 40km road bike and a 10km (off-road) run. The Aquabike course is exactly the same, minus the run.
