Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running)
Newcastleton, United Kingdom • 22 Nov 2025
Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) is an eight-hour endurance trail event at Rock UK Whithaugh Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Runners tackle as many 4.366-mile laps on Borders Forest Park trails, with about 480 feet of ascent per lap. An electronic wristband times each lap via Basecamp timing, and lap counts map to distance milestones: 3 laps = half marathon, 6 laps = full marathon, 7+ laps = ultra. The Basecamp offers kit storage; there’s onsite catering, parking, and accommodation options. The event emphasizes community and volunteers, with around 175 places available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.