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Saturday 16th November 2024

Two Route Options

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21k & 10k Distances

Clink on the link abve to download pictures from the 21k distance. Kindly provided by our event marshal at that location

"Tough Route with Stunning Views"

"Stunningly Beautiful & Technical"

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We're pleased to announce Run4It as our event retail partner. All participants will receive a 15% discount voucher offering an exclusive 15% off full-price shoes, clothing or accessories. For those at the sharp end of the races, we have some great prize vouchers on offer too.

Glentress Forest is described as the 'Gateway to the Tweed Valley Forest Park'. 

 

Situated between the small Borders towns of Peebles and Innerleithen & just one hour away from Edinburgh, the location is second to none. Perhaps more renowned for its mountain biking, Glentress also offers a superb array of forest trails, making it a fantastic location for trail running. The area features mile upon mile of waymarked trails including forest walks, woodland singletrack and heather clad moorland.

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Date: Saturday 16th November, 2024    Distance: 21km Half Marathon & 10k Trail     Start Times:  21k: 1000    10k:  1100

 

Venue: Glentress Peel Visitor Centre, nr Peebles, EH45 8NB                           

21k Registration: 0815-0930      10k Registration: 0815-1030      Closing Date for Entries: Monday 11th November

Entry Fee: 10k - £30 / 21k - £34  plus onine entry fee (Minimum entry age 17 years old.)

Registration: This will be on the Saturday. Registration is to be based from Glentress Peel café at the Glentress visitor centre. The cafe will be open early for the event.

Entries close Monday 11th November.

Event briefing notes will be published approx five days before the event.

Please check these as there will generally be no further information emailed to participants prior to the event.
 

Race Numbers will be issued at registration. Nothing will be posted out prior to the event.

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Required Kit

It is important that you are prepared & equipped for weather conditions for the time of year.

Please note this is mandatory for 21k participants.

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Click on the box below to find out what's included in your entry & our event terms & conditions

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All routes will be fully marked so no navigation experience is necessary.

Just Enjoy the Spectacular Views

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'The High Hut'...a testing climb but the views can be worth it

21k Course:            "Stunningly Beautiful & Technical"

An awesome blend of terrain from hard packed gravel trails, twisting forest singletrack, long winding climbs, exhilarating descents & stunning panoramic viewpoints. With a whopping 900m of ascent, this amazing course is sure to be a classic & one that will be remembered...

Climbing high to the top of Glentress Forest, the 21k incorporates exciting sections of the blue, red & black mtb trails. With named sections such as 'The Goat Track' & 'Spooky Woods', we've also added a few of our own; The High Hut, Roller Coaster, Evil Climb & The Home Straight...

 

Check them out on the course map below.

Please note this route is provisional & may be subject to change.

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Total Ascent: 21k:  900m/2953'         Descent: 897m

 

High Point of Course: 572m

    
Terrain: The course incorporates sections of the Tower Trail, Blue, Red & Black mtb trail There's a great variety of forest singletrack, a few sections of open moorland & awesome singletrack.


Please note: Sections of this route are on the black MTB trail which the Forestry Commission have given permission to use for the duration of the race. However we do not advise you to run this at other times when mountain bikes will be using the trail.


21k Time Limit: 5hrs.

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Climbing to the high point of Glentress Forest on the 21k

10k Course:                  "Tough Route with Stunning Views"

 

The new course climbs 'slightly' higher than previously but the breathtaking views & thrilling descents are certainly worth the effort. With nearly 400m of ascent packed into the initial 6k, this will be quite a challenge!

 

We've added sections of the blue mtb trails which gradually wind their way up through the forest, leading to the infamous 'Spooky Wood' climb with it's numerous switchbacks. Topping out at 480m, reaching 'The High Point' of the course will be a leg & lung burner, but it’s well worth the effort as the hard climbing is completed now.

 

Savour the stunning views of the Tweed Valley, grab a drink at the strategically positioned 'Spooky Wood' hydration station & enjoy the fantastic sections of descent to the finish.

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Total Ascent 10k:  393

High Point of Course: 508m

 

Terrain:  A great combination of woodland singletrack & forest roads, sections of the blue & red mtb trails.


Please note: Sections of this route are on MTB trails which the Forestry Commission have given permission to use for the duration of the race. However we do not advise you to run this at other times when mountain bikes will be using the trail.

 

10k Time Limit: 3hrs.

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Hydration Stations:  There will be two hydration stations on the 21k and one on the 10k route. These will be at:
 

1. Spooky Wood: Both the 21k & 10k courses, located at the start of Spooky Wood climb at approx. 6k distance.
 

2. Tower Rig: 21k course, situated soon after the start of the 'Switchbacks' climb at 12k.

Check out the course maps to view these locations.

Please Note: Previously, due to ice & snow on the trails we have needed to relocate the aid station as the water has frozen in the containers. If conditions dictate there will either not be an aid station on the course or it will be at a different location. It is important therefore that you don’t rely on the aid station as your only source of nutrition/hydration. Ensure you carry sufficient personal nutrition & drinks with you for the full route. No cups will be provided. To help minimize waste you will need to bring your own water bottle, bladder, etc.

Participant Feedback

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"Such a brilliant event - thank you so much for such a fantastic day" Sam Newington

 "It was BRILLIANT!! Had such a fab time, super course and lovely marshals and organisers. Thank you Clare Higgins
 

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"Wow! Thank you! And thanks again for an awesome weekend of racing" Katie Walling

It was a brilliant half marathon - as ever High Terrain Events nailed the organisation, extra friendly marshals, professionalism and fun. My favourite event ????
Mhairi Jarvis

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"Wow! "Loved it. It was brilliant. Can't wait to do it again. Great organised Event. Thank you!" Louise McCracken

I would like to say I truly loved the race at glentress today and will most definitely return.  The race was extremely well organised and the route awesome!  Even the weather was outstanding. The car parking and marshals great too.  Jacqui mcdonald

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Visit Tweed Valley

Glentress Peel is located in the heart of the Tweed Valley Forest Park between the small Borders towns of Peebles and Innerleithen. The area lies in a spectacular location & has a good range of accommodation options; hotels, guest houses, B&B's campsite.

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On site cafe, changing, toilets, showers, on site accommodation (Glentress Forest Lodges offer Wigwams, camping and camper van parking).

Event Location

How to get to Glentress: Located just one hour away from Edinburgh Glentress is just 1 ½ miles (2.4 km) east of Peebles on the A72.

The events are part of a fantastic weekend of races with the Tweed Valley Ultra the following day:

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Glentress November 2017 Race Video

Glentress November 2017 Race Video

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Previous Results:

Course Records:

James Dunn       1:22:15
Nicola Duncan   1:38:41

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