www.x-border10k.co.uk

X Border Challenge

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Carlisle, Scotland, United Kingdom

calendar_today 01 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Experience the unique thrill of a cross-border dash between England and Scotland. The 15th edition of the X Border 10k on Sunday, 1 February 2026 offers a fast, point-to-point course starting in Carlisle's Kingmoor Park and finishing at the designer outlet of Caledonia Park in Gretna. This popular, sell-out event is celebrated for its fantastic atmosphere, free shuttle bus, distinctive finisher's medal, and professional photography, all under a UKA license. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the historic journey from Cumbria into Dumfries and Galloway, you'll be part of a brilliantly organized and convivial winter classic. Secure your spot early for a chance to run across nations in one of the borderlands' most beloved and well-executed races.

Races Offered

10 km

Feb 01, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Carlisle.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.6° / 8.6°

wb_sunny -1.5° / 3.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 18.8 /

water_drop 84.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.6° / 8.6°

wb_sunny -1.5° / 3.8°

air 18.8 km/h

water_drop 84.1%

About Carlisle

Learn more about the host city, Carlisle.

Carlisle is a city in Cumbria, in northwest England 10 miles from the border with Scotland, with a population of 74,200 in 2024. Most visitors are just making an overnight stop on a long motorway journey, but reasons to linger include the cathedral, castle and museums. You could also use Carlisle as a base for exploring the northern end of the Lake District, and Hadrian's Wall.