Run the Borders | 50K Ultra
Starting alongside those taking on the full route, runners and walkers alike will feel the buzz of the startline before running past all four of the route's ruined abbeys to finish at Jedburgh.
- Sat 23 Aug 2025
50K Ultra
06:00
Age 18 & over
£38-£46
- 50 km trail running
Event overview
The route passes the Scottish Borders' four ruined abbeys and follows the banks of the rivers.
Starting by the home of Melrose Rugby, The Greenyards, the circular route links the historic Borders rugby towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk (sorry Gala and Peebles, we know!).
This might not be the Highlands, so maybe you think you're in for an easy ride, but there's still almost 1900 metres of ascent!
However, with generous cut offs, several checkpoints along the way, robust route signage, friendly marshals and volunteers and the option to run in a relay or walk the route, Run the Borders is accessible to as wide a range of fitness and experience levels.
Highlights
- Ultra walk/runs on the Borders Abbey Way
- Explore the Scottish Borders
- Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose Abbeys
- River Tweed, River Teviot and Jed Water
- Traverse higher ground with great views
- Many well-stocked checkpoints
- Fully waymarked, easy navigation
- Run, walk or join a relay team
This event is part of Run the Borders.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Teams
Location
- Paid parking
- Rural
Route
- Check points
- Marshals
- Way markers
Sustainability
- Plastic bottle free
- Plastic-free event
- Public transport links
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Cash prizes
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- GPS tracking
- Medal
- Trophy
Entries
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Other races at event
- Sat 23 Aug
- #2 of 2
Full 109K
06:00
Age 18 & over
£90-£108
- 109 km trail running