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SUMMARY:Battle of the Borders
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of the Borders is a scenic and challenging trail ru
 nning event set in the Shropshire Hills\, featuring both Half Marathon (13.
 1 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles) distances. Organised by How Hard Can It 
 Be Events\, this race showcases the rugged terrain and natural beauty of th
 e Long Mynd and surrounding National Trust countryside. It’s a non-loop\,
  single-lap trail route starting and finishing in Carding Mill Valley\, off
 ering an unforgettable trail experience for seasoned trail runners.\nKey De
 tails\nDate: Saturday\, 5 September 2026Start Time: Race starts at 09:00 AM
  (all distances) Location: Carding Mill Valley\, Church Stretton\, Shropshi
 re\, SY6 6JG Organiser: How Hard Can It Be Events\nDistances\n\n\nHalf Mara
 thon: ~13.1 miles (21.1 km) trail route\n\n\nMarathon: ~26.2 miles (42.2 km
 ) single-lap trail challenge\n\n\nRace Description\nParticipants will run t
 hrough some of the most dramatic trail terrain in the Shropshire Hills Area
  of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The marathon is a single lap with no loops 
 or out-and-backs\, meaning runners move continuously along the course throu
 gh varied trail surfaces\, open hillsides and forested sections. Runners ar
 e required to carry essential gear including a rucksack\, at least 500 ml o
 f water and a basic first aid kit due to the remote nature of parts of the 
 route. Aid stations and friendly marshals support runners along the way.\nW
 hat’s Included\n\n\nFully marked trail course with marshals on the route\
 n\n\nAid stations with refreshments and support\n\n\nMedal for all finisher
 s\n\n\nChallenging\, scenic trail terrain with hill sections and natural fe
 atures\n\n\nAdditional Information\nA cut-off time of 7 hours is typically 
 enforced for the full marathon\, and runners must complete the first sectio
 n by early afternoon to be permitted to continue on the second lap (for mar
 athon distance). Church Stretton town\, with its train station\, lies withi
 n about a mile of the race start area\, offering convenient access for part
 icipants.
LOCATION:Carding Mill Valley\, Church Stretton\, UK
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