Logo

Run the Borders

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

Hermitage Trail Runs

Blackford Hill

Enjoy scenic off road trails around the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with one lap 5 km and 10 km courses. Join a festive 1.2 km fun run where kids get elf hats and proceeds benefit local charities.

Christmas Pudding Race

Melrose

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Deadwater Trail Run

Kielder

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.

The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race

Wooler

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race, a scenic 5 miles around Humbleton Hill with 800 ft of climbing, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler. Fully waymarked and marshalled, it is a brisk winter trail challenge for adven..