Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge
Tentsmuir Forest 8 Hour Challenge is a timed trail running event in Fife, with a flat 4.366 mile forest loop that runners can repeat as often as they choose within eight hours.
| Date | Saturday 5th December, 2026 |
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| Distance | Flexible Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Course Profile | Flat |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | Tentsmuir Forest |
| Town/City | Tayport |
| Area | Fife & Central |
| Start postcode | DD6 9YB |
| Start time | 9:00am |
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Tentsmuir Forest 8 Hour Challenge offers runners a flexible endurance event in Tentsmuir Forest, Fife. Participants have eight hours to complete as many laps as they choose, making the event suitable for those targeting a particular distance or testing how far they can run within the time limit.
The course follows a 4.366 mile loop entirely on forest trails, with approximately 20 feet of ascent per lap. The predominantly flat route allows runners to build their distance steadily, returning to basecamp after each circuit. Three laps cover approximately Half Marathon distance, six complete a Marathon and seven or more take participants into ultramarathon territory.
Basecamp provides a central point where runners can store kit, nutrition and supplies between laps, with spectators able to offer encouragement throughout the event. The flexible format allows participants to manage their own pace, take breaks when needed and decide how many laps to complete.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2025 results | Verified |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
