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Run the Borders

Name: Run the Borders
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-24
Location: Melrose

Melrose, United Kingdom • 23-24 Aug 2025

Run the Borders is Breaking Strain's trail ultramarathon in the Scottish Borders. The 109 km Borders Abbey Way loop starts and finishes in Melrose, linking Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk. The course is roughly 50% tarmac with trails, river banks, farm tracks and hills, and features about 1900 metres of ascent.

Runners pass four ruined abbeys—Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh—along the Tweed, Teviot and Jed Water. Highlights include 12 checkpoints, GPS trackers for live progress, robust signage, and friendly marshals; drop bags are available. Distances include a 50K and a 109K relay, plus a walking challenge.

Finisher rewards: medal and goody bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Melrose

Race information

Website

109 km

Full 109k

109 km

Relay 109k

109 km

Walking Challenge (teams of 4)

50 km

50k

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Dec 21

Christmas Pudding Race

Melrose

13 km

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13 km trail run around scenic Melrose for a festive, hilly challenge suitable for varied weather. Limited to 150 places so sign up early for a fun seasonal outing with fellow runners.

Saturday Dec 27

Deadwater Trail Run

Kielder

15 km

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Sunday Dec 28

The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race

Wooler

5 mi

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race on 28 December 2025 in Wooler, Northumberland. A scenic 5 mile loop from the Cheviot Centre with about 800 ft of climbing on marked trails for an invigorating winter run.

Thursday Jan 1

Wooler Vertical 1K Feet Trail Race

Wooler

4 mi

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.