Checkpoints and relay race changeover locations
Checkpoint locations are marked in red. Click on each picture to open Google Maps and be guided by satnav straight to each checkpoint! :-)
Checkpoints 1 and 4: Maxton
Approximate postcode for Maxton CP is TD6 0RN.
The checkpoint is in Maxton church carpark. Our Google maps location is the designated parking area a short distance away. Head north out of Jedburgh on the A68; after approx 8-9 miles turn right along the A699; on reaching Maxton please follow our traffic marshals directions. All supporters and relay teams MUST use the designated off-street parking areas and walk in to the checkpoint. This is about a 10 minute walk, and our marshals will make sure you're heading to the right place.
Please note that there is NO PARKING for race traffic either at Maxton church carpark or on Maxton main street. Please DO NOT just ditch your car on the main street - it really annoys local residents!
There will be two portaloos at the checkpoint, because we like to spoil our runners.
Checkpoint 2: Rhymer's Stone
Approximate postcode for Rhymer's Stone CP is TD6 9HA.
Head north out of Jedburgh on the A68; after approx 12-13 miles turn left at the roundabout along the A6091 towards Melrose. After approx 1.5 miles turn very sharp left - there is a huge brown tourist information sign for Rhymer's Stone on the main road so you can't possibly miss it! - and half a mile further on you'll reach a gate blocking the full width of the road. The checkpoint is located 100m or so beyond this gate.
Cars are welcome to park just before the gate, however please remember that this is a residential street. DO NOT park on the grass verge, do not obstruct any field gates or driveways, and be prepared to move your car if marshals ask you to.
There will be a portaloo at this checkpoint too. Gosh, we're good to you!
Checkpoint 3: Bowden
(also known as the Playpark of Doom!)
Approximate postcode for Bowden CP is TD6 0ST.
No directions for Bowden because it isn't a relay changeover point. If your friends and family want to see you there, they can use Google maps and their own common sense to find it.
Please note that Bowden is a timing point rather than a full checkpoint. Dropbags are NOT available at Bowden CP. But we do give you water, Coke and vegan jelly sweeties here.
There is a toilet available in Bowden village hall - ask a marshal for directions.
Important Stuff!
The race route crosses several main roads. Runners and drivers alike should show consideration to each other at all times!
Please give the above directions to any friends and family who are at the race with you, as we are more than happy for them to come along to the checkpoints and cheer you on, as long as they are willing to park where we ask them to and if necessary to move their vehicles.
Please make sure your friends and family know that they MUST NOT attempt to drive in to Maxton churchyard. This will be enforced by traffic marshals who will refuse access to all race traffic, including relay team cars.