Jedburgh Running Festival
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Jedburgh Running Festival
Jedburgh Running Festival on 25 October 2026 comprises two road races that start in front of Jedburgh Abbey and finish on the grass by the river opposite Queen Mary's House.
- Half Marathon (20th running)
- 10K (13th running)
The half marathon route follows a mix of rural single carriageway and closed main road, running north on the A68, east along the A698 towards Kelso with a detour past Crailing church and a loop at Eckford before returning to Jedburgh. The 10K follows the Jed valley and A698 with a 5K turnaround and returns to the same finish.
Provision details: the half marathon has water stations at about 3, 6, 8 and 10 miles; the 10K has water stations at about 4.5k and 5.5k and water and sweets at the finish. All finishers receive a commemorative medal. Race registration is at the Jed Thistle Pavilion and race numbers will be emailed and published on the festival website about a week before the event.
Practical notes: public car parks fill early and on-street parking is limited; car parks listed include Canongate and Lothian Car Park with an overflow car park nearby. Separate communal male and female changing and showering are available at Jed Thistle Rugby Club and private facilities are offered. Tech T-shirts are available for purchase and there is an option to donate to Cancer Research UK when entering. Entry fees, closing date and entry limits apply and no refunds or deferrals are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
