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Running · Ultra Marathons
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Location
- Jedburgh to the Eildon Hills, Scottish Borders, UK
- Distance
- 38 mi / 61.2 km
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra: 24 October 2026, from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with ultra race-pace.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra 2026: quick answers
When is Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra 2026?
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra 2026 takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, starting at 08:00.
What time does Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra start?
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra starts at 08:00 from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders.
Where does Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra start?
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra starts at Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra?
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra is 38 miles (61.2km).
How much elevation gain does Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra have?
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra has approximately 3000ft of total elevation gain. 3,000ft (914m) of ascent across 38 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 79ft of climb per mile. The going: over 30 of the 38 miles off-road — borders trail, farmland and the volcanic eildon hills.
How much does Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra cost to enter?
£60, through EntryCentral. Limited to 300 places, first come first served with a waiting list. Open to runners aged 20 and over on race day, with no qualification requirement.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Distance
- 38 miles / 61.2km
- Location
- Jedburgh to the Eildon Hills, Scottish Borders, UK
- Start Point
- Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
- Start time
- 08:00
- Elevation gain
- 3000 ft (914m)
- Surface
- Over 30 of the 38 miles off-road — Borders trail, farmland and the volcanic Eildon Hills
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£60, through EntryCentral. Limited to 300 places, first come first served with a waiting list. Open to runners aged 20 and over on race day, with no qualification requirement.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Jedburgh Running Festival.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. 3000 ft of total elevation gain across 38 miles.
Is Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra flat?
3,000ft (914m) of ascent across 38 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 79ft of climb per mile. The going: over 30 of the 38 miles off-road — borders trail, farmland and the volcanic eildon hills.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Course Profile
3000 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Start line.
Where Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra starts and finishes
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra starts at Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Route Breakdown
A fully marked 38-mile route from Jedburgh out to the Eildon Hills near Melrose and back, with almost 3,000ft of ascent and descent across the three extinct volcanoes that make up the Eildons. Over 30 miles of it is off-road.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Pace Calculator & Splits
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
6:19
Average pace / km
3:55
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:44 | 2:57 | 14:43 | 29:26 | 1:02:06 | 1:28:18 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 5:08 | 3:11 | 15:57 | 31:53 | 1:07:16 | 1:35:40 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 5:32 | 3:26 | 17:10 | 34:20 | 1:12:27 | 1:43:01 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 5:55 | 3:41 | 18:24 | 36:48 | 1:17:37 | 1:50:23 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 6:19 | 3:55 | 19:37 | 39:15 | 1:22:48 | 1:57:44 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 6:43 | 4:10 | 20:51 | 41:42 | 1:27:58 | 2:05:06 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 7:06 | 4:25 | 22:05 | 44:09 | 1:33:09 | 2:12:27 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 7:30 | 4:40 | 23:18 | 46:36 | 1:38:19 | 2:19:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 7:54 | 4:54 | 24:32 | 49:03 | 1:43:30 | 2:27:10 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 8:41 | 5:24 | 26:59 | 53:58 | 1:53:51 | 2:41:53 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 9:28 | 5:53 | 29:26 | 58:52 | 2:04:12 | 2:56:36 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 10:16 | 6:23 | 31:53 | 1:03:46 | 2:14:33 | 3:11:19 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 11:03 | 6:52 | 34:20 | 1:08:41 | 2:24:54 | 3:26:02 | 7:00:00 |
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra finish
5:55:21
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 38-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Jedburgh, Scottish Borders with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
38-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusJedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.