It’s a new ‘double marathon’ format – and we’re encouraging as many as possible to take on the ‘full challenge’! From a start in Berwick- Upon-Tweed, in England and just south of the border – the 84 km route heads onto to the Berwickshire Coastal Path up to North Berwick. Marathon (42 km) and 10 mile options also available .
It’s a new ‘double marathon’ format – and we’re encouraging as many as possible to take on the ‘full challenge’! From a start in Berwick- Upon-Tweed, in England and just south of the border – the 84 km route heads around the historic town and onto to the Berwickshire Coastal Path to Emouth, St Abb’s Head, and then a welcome halfway stop at the marathon distance. Up to Dunbar and inland from the John Muir Country park to the welcome finish line in delightful seaside town of North Berwick.
84 km & ~1550 metres
Every 10 -15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional camping, parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for you r own planning. These include:
There’s the ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 84 km in less than 20 hours . 8.30am start.
ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for ambitious runners with an eye on the clock and a ‘time goal’ of sub 11 hrs (male) & 12 hrs (female) for 84 km on this Challenge. 7am start.
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races.
Day 1 – 42 km & ~1100 metres
Day 2 – 42 km & ~450 metres
Day 1 – Saturday
Day 2 – Sunday
Every 10 -15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional camping, parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
As well as camping at the start on Friday evening -there’s ‘Halfway’ camping at the 42 km basecamp on Saturday.
The 2 Day option breaks the 82 km into its 2 ‘halves’- of 42km marathons – so you’ll experience the route and the wonderful countryside in daylight – and get some sleep overnight. You can join our camp at halfway (or local B&B). On Sunday as the sun starts to rise we set out towards North Berwick along the coastline and on to the finish line in North Berwick where a celebration awaits!
From a start in Berwick- Upon-Tweed, in England and just south of the border – the 42 km route heads around the historic town and onto to the Berwickshire Coastal Path to Emouth, St Abb’s Head, and then a welcome finish line at the basecamp. With 1,100 metres of climb – this really is a ‘marathon challenge’!
42 km & ~1100 metres
Every 10 -15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional camping, parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for you r own planning. These include:
42 km & ~450 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional camping, parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
The 42 km 2nd half of the Double Marathon course – and somewhat less hilly than the 1st half. A start near Marly Brae at the basecamp – and its along the stunning coastal path up to Dunbar and inland from the John Muir Country park to the welcome finish line in delightful seaside town of North Berwick.
10 miles & 100 metres
If you’re up for a shorter challenge – this is great way yo explore the delightful seaside town of North Berwick and its surrounding countryside. Why not bring the family along and make it an active day out. Rest stop along the way – and medal + finishers meal included.
