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Name: Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge
Start: 2025-10-18
End: 2025-10-18
Location: St Andrews

St Andrews, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2025

The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a trail running event held in Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport, United Kingdom. Participants aim to complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour time limit, with each lap featuring 85 feet of ascent. Completing 3 laps equals a half marathon, 6 laps a full marathon, and 7 or more laps an ultra marathon. The course is entirely on forest trails, offering a scenic and challenging experience. Runners use a clip card to track laps, and the event fosters a supportive community atmosphere focused on pushing physical and mental limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland St Andrews

Race information

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4 mi

85 m+

8-Hour Timed Challenge (4.366 Mile Loops)

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

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