Battle of the Borders
Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026
Battle of the Borders - Shropshire Hills
Battle of the Borders is a trail running event based at Carding Mill Valley in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The route runs across the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and includes sections within a National Trust area. The full marathon is a single lap course with no loops or out and backs.
Distances offered
- Marathon (26.2 miles, single lap)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
The course will be fully marked but participants are asked to carry a map of the area. Runners are expected to carry a rucksack, a minimum of 500 ml of water, and a basic first aid kit. There are well stocked aid stations on the course and marshals will be present. There is a seven hour cut off for the full marathon.
Race headquarters are at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. Church Stretton has a train station within about a mile of the event start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.