2025 EDITION

KINDLY SPONSORED BY FRANCO'S RISTORANTE, PEEBLES

Organised by Moorfoot Runners (under UKA Rules/SAL Permit)

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DATE AND TIME

• Sunday 10th August

• 3km race starts at 10am

• 6km race starts at 10:30am

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ENTRIES 

In-keeping with the informal nature of the race, entry is on-the-day. There are no advance entries. Adults cost £5; U18s cost £2. All entrants MUST complete an entry form at Race Registration. You can save time by printing the entry form and have it completed in advance to hand in at registration with the correct fee.

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3KM RACE

• Distance 3km

• Climb 105m

• Course Map

• Min. age 11 years old by 31/12/25 i.e. born 2014 or older.

• No upper age limit (older juniors and seniors can opt for this race). Distinct results will be recorded for the SAL U15 HR League for those born 2011-2012.

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6KM RACE

• Distance 6km

• Climb 275m

• Course Map

• Min. age 15 years old by 31/12/25 i.e. born 2010 or older.

• No upper age limit. Distinct results will be recorded for the SAL U20 and U17 HR Leagues for those born 2006-2008 and 2009-2010.

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PARKING, TOILETS & REGISTRATION

Peebles High School, Springwood Road, Peebles EH45 9HB. The school is undergoing redevelopment with the contractor on site. You must follow the signed access routes. Please park sensibly in the school car parks or neighbouring streets. Please do not park or drop off near the start (which is at the end of a single-track road).

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Registration in the school sports hall (top end of the car parks) from 8.30am until 30 mins before each race when entries close. Changing, toilets, showers available (12.30pm close time). We cannot accept responsibility for valuables. Please do not leave any items of value in the registration room or changing rooms. Others may be using the sports facilities.

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WARM UP

Please aim to arrive at the start between 5 and 10 minutes before your start time. Please do not warm up on the course itself. There is a grass pitch on the route to the start which can be used for warming up (but watch out for rabbit holes!).

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START LINE

The 6k Start is an 8-10 minute walk from the school. The 3k Start is on the open hillside c.800m beyond the 6k start, so it is a good 15-20 minute walk from the school. The Finish for both races is in-between the two starts. The route to both starts will be marked. Take care crossing the lane when leaving the school and on the final stretch of road which has no pavement. Please note: there are no toilets, shelter or organised kit drop at the start.

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TERRAIN

Mostly runnable wide grass paths, a few stony outcrops, possibly some short boggy bits if it’s wet pre-race. The final steep climb to the 6k summit is off-path on rough grass.

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SAFETY

The courses will be clearly marked and marshalled including the main summit. A sweeper will run both races. There will also be a first aid presence. Please ensure you are familiar with the SHR Safety Rules and Guidelines You are also asked to read and be aware of the hyperthermia leaflet on the FRA website.

 

You MUST bring a waterproof top and whistle and carry these during the race even if the weather is fair. This is a compulsory race condition. No top/whistle = no run. Checks will be carried out on the start line. Please note:  if you register but don’t start, or start but then pull out, you MUST report to a race marshal or to the finish team (without running through the finish).

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LANDOWNERS, LIVESTOCK & DOGS

We are most grateful to the landowners, the Wemyss and March Estate and Cademuir Farm, for permission to stage the event. Please respect their land and livestock. There will be sheep and lambs aplenty on the open hillside. Please keep dogs on a lead.

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PEEBLES FOR PLEASURE...

...is the town slogan. Linger afterwards to enjoy the town’s open spaces, views, riverside walks and multi-award winning High Street with its many cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops. There’s something for all including Franco’s Restaurant (between Tweed Bridge and the Old Parish Church).