The Mighty Deerstalker

Rob Howard / 04.01.2007

Bolting out of the forest comes the “Deerstalker,” a fast-paced, action-packed rollercoaster of a run taking place in one of the country’s most scenic locations – the Scottish Borders.

The inaugural event, which will take place on the 31st March 2007 will see 500 competitors blazing a trail through forests, rocks, bracken, burns and braes. Supported by Scottish Borders Council and taking its inspiration from the Tweed-clad sportsmen that characterise the area, the Deerstalker is an “adventure run” with distance options at around 5 km and 10 km.

Described affectionately by the Organisers as a “big, muddy romp” through the countryside, forests and hills around the Borders village of Innerleithen, an area already world-renowned for its mountain biking, Deerstalker will deliver a fresh new event format created especially for this adventurous area of outstanding natural beauty.

Deerstalker has been created by Detail Events, the company behind the Rat Race Urban Adventure Race Series and in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Scottish Enterprise Borders.

Jim Mee, the Event Director and MD of Detail Events says: “We have created Deerstalker to appeal to one and all; it’s tough, but there are two options at 10km and 5km. We have a magnificent course lined up and we are working with the Traquair Estate and the Forestry Commission to ensure the very best of the Tweed Valley is incorporated into the adventure.

\"There will be great obstacles and competitors can expect to get muddy, wet and tired. But when they arrive back to the event village a big party at the magnificent Traquair House will greet them. This is tough racing but the emphasis is very much on fun and games, hence the light-hearted approach. We are also encouraging the public to get involved in fringe activities that we will lay on at Traquair.”