Gullane 8-hour Challenge 2027 (NU Limits Running)

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Gullane 8-hour Challenge 2027 (NU Limits Running)

27 Feb 2027

Organiser's Description

At NU Limits, we are on a mission to redefine what’s possible, help break barriers, uncover untapped potential, and elevate your mind, body, and spirit beyond the ordinary.

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- Test your boundaries and unlock new levels of performance?

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- Discover fulfilment and achieve a transcendent state of mind?

Sign up today, and start your journey toward strength, transcendence, and limitless achievement with NU Limits.

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS.

Gullane 8-hour Challenge – 27/02/2026

Complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible across a versatile landscape of sandy beaches, rugged coastline, forest trail, and grass fields in an 8 hour time limit. Cut off time for beginning a final lap will be 7:59:59 hours - cut off time for final lap completion will be 9:00:00 hours. Runners will be provided with an electronic wristband that tracks number of laps completed and the time each lap is completed in. Upon starting and finishing a lap, this wristband will register a reading with our timing company's Basecamp timing monitor.

3 Laps = Half Marathon

6 Laps = Full Marathon

7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon

Route: The route will be a combination of sanded beach, rocky coastline, forest trail, and grassy fields with 367ft of ascent per lap (see page's GPX file for full details).

EVENT TIMINGS

Race registration: 7:45am – 8:50am

Race briefing: 8:50am

Race start: 9am

Race finish: 6pm (or until participants fail to complete any more laps)

Award presentation: 6pm-6:10pm (or 0-10 mins following last runner completing final lap)

Event close: 6:10pm (or 10 mins following last runner completing final lap)

PARKING

Car Parking available next to event Basecamp (£3 for full day ticket) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE3BugXsaNDYaxjh6

Further Parking details: Gullane Bents | Visit East Lothian

BASECAMP

Event basecamp located at: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcpX9Hp4xPp5Ws4T7. Basecamp can be used for kit storage - however, NU Limits Running Ltd will not take liability for lost kit. There will be three 6 x 3 meter Gazebos available for kit storage. Participants are encouraged to bring suitable storage boxes/bags for their race equipment, nutrition, and post race clothing. If participants wish to bring their own gazebo/tent, please contact NULimitsRunning@outlook.com to facilitate.

Spectators are welcome at Basecamp.

MANDATORY KIT LIST

Sufficient nutrition/hydration for event duration: minimum 1500ml fluid (refills available thereafter) and minimum 60g-90g of carbohydrates per hour of running
Appropriate clothing to ensure resilience against weather conditions
Dry clothes for end of event
Mobile phone

RACE TIMING SYSTEM

Our race timing system will use HuTags on velcro straps which can be worn on the wrist. These will record the start and finish time of each lap and provide a final lap count once runners have finished their race.

The tag should not be covered up as wet clothing can block the radio signal. Moreover, once runners have completed a lap, they must not congregate around the event start line. This ensures our timing system does not provide false readings and delivers accurate results.

Once runners finish the race, they must check out at event Basecamp. Runner's timing chips will be handed in and this will finalise each runner's race finish time, total laps complete, and a breakdown of each individual lap time. Runner's will then be issued their event finisher bag.

VOLUNTEER

Our fantastic volunteers make our events possible! We'd like to welcome you into our motivated and enthusiastic team. Whether curious about entering a future event and looking to see what our races involve, or spectating and supporting a loved one, your efforts will have a direct and positive impact on the experience of all competitors and event organisers.

In return for your time, a FREE ENTRY to a future NU Limits Running event will be issued.

Your TIME

You will be asked what times suit you best and we will contact you individually to discuss the best plan. Volunteer time slots can range from 6hrs to full duration of event (8am-7pm)

Your ROLE

All tasks given to volunteers are straightforward, safe and well supported. Tasks are allocated individually based on your experience and requirements. Role briefing/training will be delivered one week prior to the event. Roles include:

Start/finish Line Staff
Route marshalling/Aid table support
Event Registration
Car park support

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact NULimitsRunning@outlook.com and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

Refund and Transfer Policy

At NU Limits Running, we understand that plans can change, and we want to be as flexible as possible while also ensuring the smooth and safe running of our events. Please review our refund and transfer policy below:

Refunds

Refunds are available up to 2 months before the event date.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued within 2 months of the event. This is due to the upfront costs we incur in preparing an outstanding race experience for all participants.

Event Transfers

You may transfer your registration to another event (within the same calendar year) up to 1 month before the event.

While transfers are not available within 1 month of the event, we encourage you to plan ahead early if your availability changes - this helps us serve all runners better and ensure accurate race planning.

Participant Transfers

You may transfer your place to another runner up to 1 week before the event.

For safety and logistical reasons, transfers to another participant are not permitted within 1 week of the event.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!