Battle of the Borders

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2026
Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.
26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers

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Battle of the Borders

Battle of the Borders is a trail running event in the Shropshire Hills with race HQ at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire. The route crosses The Long Mynd and National Trust land. The full marathon is staged as a single lap rather than loops or out-and-back sections.

Distances offered include:

  • Marathon 26.2 miles single lap
  • Half Marathon 13.1 miles
  • 10K

The course will be fully marked but participants should carry a map of the area. Runners are expected to carry a rucksack with a minimum of 500 ml of water and a basic first aid kit. The entry price includes a medal and there are well stocked aid stations on the course. Marshals will be present along the route. Carding Mill Valley is close to the town of Church Stretton, with a train station within a mile of the event location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k

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