Saturday, November 14, 2026
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The flagship 21km route is billed as stunningly beautiful and technical, blending nearly 900m of ascent with long climbs, exhilarating descents and panoramic viewpoints. It climbs high to the top of Glentress Forest and takes in named sections of the blue, red and black mountain bike trails.
Panoramic views over the Tweed Valley
Sections of the blue, red and black mountain bike trails
Named climbs including The Goat Track, Spooky Woods and Evil Climb
Hydration station at Spooky Wood
Start and finish at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre
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Glentress Peel Visitor Centre, Glentress Forest, near Peebles
Glentress Peel Visitor Centre, Glentress Forest, near Peebles
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Event village at the visitor centre
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The 10K has around 393m of ascent, with almost 400m packed into the first six kilometres. The half marathon has roughly 900m of ascent over 21km.
Mid November in the Scottish Borders can bring cold, wind, rain and occasionally ice or snow on the high ground. Conditions on the exposed moorland at around 480m are usually colder and windier than in the valley, so dress accordingly.
Yes. A spectator-friendly event village runs at the visitor centre where the races start and finish, and forest trails lead to viewpoints over the Tweed Valley where you can see runners pass.
Event briefing notes will be published approximately five days before the event. Participants should check these, as generally no further information will be emailed prior to the event.
Race numbers are issued at registration. Nothing is posted out prior to the event.
Peebles, United Kingdom
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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