Kirkhill 8

Kirkhill 8

Kirkhill 8 is the fourth edition of a looped trail event scheduled for 23 May 2026 at Kirkhill Forest (57°12'45.5"N 2°14'15.7"W). The course is a 4.3 mile loop run entirely on trails and repeated as often as the runner chooses during an eight hour period. The total distance is determined by each participant.

Participants could aim for a range of totals, for example:

• 20 miles
• 26.2 miles
• 50k
• 40 miles
• 50 miles

Entries were by pre entry only, with a closing date of 30 April 2026, no refunds or deferrals, and a waiting list once full. Race swaps were allowed up to 30 April 2026. Total places were limited to 100. Runners must be 18 years old or older on the day.

Support and facilities are restricted: external support, pacers and support runners were not permitted. A drop or kit bag facility and toilets were provided at the start and finish area. The race was cupless; water was available at a designated station and marshals could refill runners' own bottles or cups.

Minimum kit had to be carried for the whole event and was subject to checks. Required items included waterproof jacket and trousers, hat, gloves, whistle and a foil blanket. Additional rules prohibited running poles, dogs accompanying runners and littering. The event statement noted that entrants could register as female, male or nonbinary and that transgender runners may compete in the category they identify with. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.