The team behind the TweedLove Bike Festival and Tour O The Borders have stepped out of the saddle to create a brand new trail running event in October – one with a spectacular twist in the tail.
Developed by Hillside Outside, the first ever Tweed Valley Trail Run on 1 October will take runners on an autumnal journey along riverside paths, through gorgeous woodland and out into the hills before diving into the Neidpath Tunnel – a 600m disused railway tunnel that will be rigged with special lighting effects and a sound system for the event. The tunnel, which was first opened in 1864 and last saw trains running through it in 1954, is still in remarkably good condition.
Suitable for seasoned trail runners, or complete beginners, participants can choose between two distances – approximately 10k and 20k, all off-road. The event starts and finishes at Hay Lodge Park, Peebles.
For more information, or to book a place, visit www.tunneltrailrun.com