Borders 8-hour Challenge 2026 (NU Limits Running)
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Borders 8-hour Challenge 05/09/2026
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 (see page's GPX file for full details).
EVENT TIMINGS
- Race registration: 7:30am – 8:50am
- Race briefing: 8:50am
- Race start: 9am
- Race finish: 6pm (or until participants fail to complete any more laps)
- Award presentation: 6pm-6:10pm (or 0-10 mins following last runner completing final lap)
- Event close: 6:10pm (or 10 mins following last runner completing final lap)
PARKING
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ttpZStcQiM9LerB2A
Upon arrival to Rock UK, parking marshals will direct you to suitable parking spots.
Parking will be charged at £5 per day and £15 per night for overnight parking for campervans and campers. This comes with overnight access to water and toilet facilities.
To ensure an efficient traffic flow into Rock UK grounds, you can pre-pay your parking charge to avoid congestion on the morning of the race. To pre-pay your race day parking, please contact: 013873 75394 or [email protected]
BASECAMP
Event basecamp is indicated on the attached gpx map by a green pin. Basecamp can be used for kit storage - however, NU Limits Running Ltd will not take liability for lost kit. There will be two 6 x 3 meter Gazebos outside and an indoor hall available for kit storage. Participants are encouraged to bring suitable storage boxes/bags for their race equipment, nutrition, and post race clothing. Spectators are welcome at Basecamp.
Moreover, Rock UK will be providing an onsite catering service for the event. This will include a range of hot food, snacks, and drinks.
MANDATORY KIT LIST
- Sufficient nutrition/hydration for event duration: minimum 1500ml fluid (refills available thereafter) and minimum 60g-90g of carbohydrates per hour of running
- Appropriate clothing to ensure resilience against weather conditions
- Dry clothes for end of event
- Mobile phone
- Headtorch
RACE TIMING SYSTEM
Our race timing system will use HuTags on velcro straps which can be worn on the wrist. These will record the start and finish time of each lap and provide a final lap count once runners have