Culbin Forest 8-Hour Challenge
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Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge (21 November 2026)
The Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge is a time‑limited loop event at Culbin Forest Car Park, Kintessack, Forres IV36 2TG. Participants complete as many 4.367 mile loops as possible within an eight hour time limit. The cut off to begin a final lap is 7 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds into the event; the final lap must be completed by nine hours. The route runs on trail paths around Culbin Forest and includes about 135 ft of ascent per lap. A GPX file is available for route details.
Distances mapped to lap counts:
- 3 laps = Half Marathon
- 6 laps = Full Marathon
- 7+ laps = Ultra Marathon
The event uses electronic wristbands (HuTags on velcro straps) to record start and finish times for each lap with a Basecamp timing monitor. Tags should not be covered and runners should avoid gathering at the start line to prevent false readings. On finishing, runners check out at Basecamp, hand in timing chips, and receive an event finisher bag.
Parking is in the left side field at the forest entrance with marshal direction; Basecamp is a short five minute walk from the parked cars. Basecamp offers two 6 by 3 meter gazebos for kit storage but the organiser does not accept liability for lost items. Mandatory kit requirements include a minimum 1500 ml fluid, 60–90 g carbohydrates per hour, suitable weather clothing, dry clothes for afterward, and a mobile phone.
Refunds are available up to two months before the event. Event transfers within the same year are allowed up to one month before; participant transfers are allowed up to one week before. Entry fee shown is £46.95 until 18 November 2026. Total places 250. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
