Glentress Winter Half Marathon & 10K Trail Race

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. 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... 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.