Run the Borders
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Run the Borders
Run the Borders is an ultramarathon event on the Borders Abbey Way, a circular route through the central Scottish Borders. The course links Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and passes the ruined abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh while following the banks of the Rivers Tweed, Teviot and Jed Water. The full route is about 109 km with almost 1900 metres of ascent and a mix of surfaces, including no more than 50% tarmac, river banks, trails, hills and farm tracks.
Distances offered:
- 109K full loop, individual, team entry or relay of four
- 50K run or walk, finishes at Jedburgh
- Relay 109K teams of four with staggered exchange points
- Walking challenge option with extended time allowance for teams
The event provides route signage supplemented by organiser arrows, 12 checkpoints on the 109K (four on the 50K), drop bag locations, mobile first aid and GPS trackers for all participants. Mandatory kit includes the provided GPS tracker, a mobile phone, a foil blanket and a water bottle; a head torch is required for the 109K. The organiser states age limits apply to individual entrants and that trophies are awarded to the first three male and female finishers for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
