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Battle of the Borders - Day 1 & 2
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Enjoy trail running at it's best in Shropshire. Take on a Marathon or Half Marathon distance and show off your summer racing gains. With beautiful scenery, a friendly atmosphere, and a well-organised race, this is sure to be a great day out.
Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sat, 9 Sept 2023
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Church Stretton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Church Stretton SY6 6JG, UK
Start times
Saturday, 9 Sept 2023
Marathon:
8:30 am | Half Marathon:
9:00 am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Battle of the Borders - Day 1 & 2
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£20 - £66
Marathon
26.2mi
£20 - £75
Route information
Both the Marathon and Half Marathon take runners along the Shropshire trails and the Long Mynd. The route covers a National Trust haven and runners will start and finish in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms.
A downloadable map can be found here and added to Garmin watches.
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Well-stocked aid stations
- Marked course
How to get there
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Church Stretton SY6 6JG, UK
Get full directionsBy Train
Church Stretton station is located within a mile of the start line.
Parking
There will be parking available at the event for approximately £5 per vehicle. This money helps the National Trust continue their vital work in the Valley.
Event day logistics
08:30 Marathon starts
09:00 Half Marathon starts
Cut-off Time
There will be a cut-off time of 7 hours for both distances, and Marathon runners complete their first lap by 12:30pm to be allowed out onto the second lap.
Race Instructions
Full race instructions will be emailed out to participants in the 7-10 days leading up to the event.
The organisers reserve the right to move the venue of the event to a different location.
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 17 and older to enter the event.
FAQs
How old do I have to be to enter the Battle of the Borders - Day 1 & 2?
Entrants must be 17 and older to enter the event.
Is there parking at the Battle of the Borders?
There will be parking available at the event for approximately £5 per vehicle. This money helps the National Trust continue their vital work in the Valley.
Is there a cut-off time at the Battle of the Borders?
There will be a cut-off time of 7 hours for both distances, and Marathon runners complete their first lap by 12:30pm to be allowed out onto the second lap.
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