Battle of the Borders

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2027
Trail races in the Shropshire Hills with 10K, half marathon and single-lap marathon, based at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton.
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 organised by How Hard Can It Be Events and based at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton.

The course runs across the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd, including a National Trust area. The marathon is a single lap with no out-and-back sections or repeated loops. The route will be fully marked, and runners are asked to carry a map of the area, a rucksack, at least 500 ml of water, and a basic first aid kit.

Race headquarters are at Carding Mill Valley, near the National Trust tea rooms. Church Stretton town and its train station are within about a mile of the start location.

Entry pricing ranges from £30.00 to £42.00 depending on distance. Entry includes a medal, aid stations on course, and event marshals.

Distances offered Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Marathon 26.2 miles, single lap on trail
  • Half Marathon 13.1 miles on trail
  • 10K trail distance
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k

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