Borders 8-hour Challenge

Borders 8-hour Challenge 22/11/2025

Complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible in an 8 hour time limit. Cut off time for beginning a final lap will be 7:59:59 hours - cut off time for final lap completion will be 9:00:00 hours. Runners will be provided with an electronic wristband that tracks number of laps completed and the time each lap is completed in. Upon starting and finishing a lap, this wristband will register a reading with our timing company's Basecamp timing monitor.

3 Laps = Half Marathon

6 Laps = Full Marathon

7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon

Route: The route will be all on trail paths around Borders Forest Park with 480ft of ascent per lap.

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• Next month, 18th October, 09:00 am, Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge in Tayport

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