Battle of the Borders

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5
2026
Trail running in Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options. The course crosses the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and features marked routes and aid stations.
26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers

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Battle of the Borders - Shropshire Hills

Battle of the Borders is a trail running event based at Carding Mill Valley in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The route runs across the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and includes sections within a National Trust area. The full marathon is a single lap course with no loops or out and backs.

Distances offered

  • Marathon (26.2 miles, single lap)
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K

The course will be fully marked but participants are asked to carry a map of the area. Runners are expected to carry a rucksack, a minimum of 500 ml of water, and a basic first aid kit. There are well stocked aid stations on the course and marshals will be present. There is a seven hour cut off for the full marathon.

Race headquarters are at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. Church Stretton has a train station within about a mile of the event start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
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