Borders 8-hour Challenge
The Borders 8-hour Challenge is an endurance running race on 5 September 2026 in Newcastleton, Scottish Borders.
Entrants complete as many 4.366 mile loops as they can in the 8 hour time limit. Runners are provided with a ‘clip card’ to be punched by an event marshal upon completion of each lap to track number of laps completed.
The route is on trail paths around Borders Forest Park with 480ft of ascent per lap.
The event is organised by NU Limits Running.
Organiser
Distances/Events
Multiple 4.366 mile loops – 8 Hour limit
3 Laps = Half Marathon
6 Laps = Full Marathon
7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon
Source: https://www.runningcalendar.co.uk/event/borders-8-hour-challenge/
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2033112940847173
Coordinates: 55.1855392, -2.7983111