Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge
8-hour trail running challenge in Culbin Forest, where runners complete as many 4.4-mile loops as possible within the time limit.
| Date | Saturday 21st November, 2026 |
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| Distance | Ultra |
| Location | Culbin Forest |
| Town/City | Kintessack |
| Area | North East |
| Start postcode | IV36 2TG |
| Start time | 9:00am |
| Organiser | Fraser Gorn |
| Website | Visit website |
The Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge is an endurance trail running event set among the forest paths of Culbin Forest. Participants complete repeated 4.366-mile loops, aiming to cover as much distance as possible within the eight-hour time limit.
Each lap follows trail paths with gentle elevation gain, allowing runners to build towards Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon distances depending on the number of loops completed. The timed format offers flexibility for a range of abilities, making it suitable for experienced ultra runners and those looking to test their endurance over longer distances in a forest setting.
