Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland

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The only linear course in the series, running here will nourish your soul like nowhere else on earth. The Northumberland coastline boasts some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the UK so lace those trail shoes, take a deep breath, and tune into the wind and waves as you escape from modern life
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Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 1 more
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Fri, 28 May 2021
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Bamburgh, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh NE69 7DF, UK
Start times
Fri, 28 May 2021
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Half Marathon:
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10K:
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Races summary
Here's what races are available for Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland
Ultra
Distance
35.2mi
Marathon
Distance
27.2mi
Half Marathon
Distance
12.9mi
10K
Distance
6.5mi
Route information
Routes are fully waymarked, but as a backup please consider uploading .GPX files from the event website onto handheld navigation aids.
All routes at the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland are linear and finish by the 1600 year old Bamburgh Castle after racing along the beautiful Northumberland coast. The ultra and marathon distances both begin in Alnwick, the half marathon begins in Craster, and the 10k in Benthall.
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What's included
  • Fully chip timed courses
  • Spot prizes
  • Prizes for top three finishers, men and women, across all distances
  • Prizes for age category winners
  • Massage for finishers
  • Water stations and checkpoints
  • Fully waymarked route
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How to get there
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh NE69 7DF, UK
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Address: Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AX
Parking: Car parking is split across two locations, there will be signs and marshal directions on the day of the event. Parking charges vary from £2.50 - £5.50 for whole day parking. The event organisers strongly suggest ride sharing in order to minimise the environmental impact of the event.
Car: Travelling northbound on the A1 turn off at Adderstone services and follow the B1341, Bamburgh is about 5 miles or you can take the B1342 if travelling southbound. Alternatively the B1340 coastal road that takes you on a more Leisurely route directly into Bamburgh.
Bus: Bamburgh is served by local buses.
From Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station: catch the Arriva X15 and change at Alnwick onto a northbound X18/418 or change at Belford onto southbound X18/418.
Arriving from Berwick and the north: Catch the Arriva X18 from Berwick direct to Bamburgh OR catch the Arriva X15 (for Newcastle) and change at Belford onto the 418
Train: The closest station to Bamburgh is Chathill, which is served by infrequent trains to and from Morpeth. Berwick is served by more regular trains to and from London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, York, and Doncaster.
Event day logistics
Packet pickup: Race numbers and timing chips can be collected at registration.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to registration.
Schedule:
06:30-07:00 Ultra registration open
07:00-08:10 Marathon registration open
07:05 Ultra race briefing
07:40 Ultra bus departs
08:15 Marathon race briefing
08:15-09:35 Half marathon registration open
08:20 Ultra race start
08:50 Marathon bus departs
09:30 Marathon race start
09:40 Half marathon race briefing
09:40-10:40 10k registration open
10:15 Half marathon bus departs
10:45 10k race briefing
11:00 Half marathon race start
11:20 10k bus departs
11:50 10k race start
14:15 Presentations and medal ceremony
15:30 Ultra distances presentations and medal ceremony
Toilets: There will be toilets available at the event centre. Toilets will also be available at the 10k start and half marathon start, they will not be available at the ultra or marathon start.
Bag Drop: Bags can be stored on site. Please make sure the bag is a maximum of 30l in size, robust and waterproof, is clearly marked with your name, and contains no valuables.
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Spectator Info
Spectators are greatly encouraged to come along to cheer on their friends and families at this event. There are plenty of great places to watch the race from, and below is a list of postcodes for view points with easily accessible car parking.
  • Alnmouth, NE66 3NJ, marathon & ultra distances
  • Boulmer, NE66 3BP, marathon & ultra distances
  • Craster, NE66 3TW, marathon & ultra distances
  • Low Newton-by-the-Sea, NE66 3EH, half marathon, marathon, & ultra distances
  • Beadnell, NE67 5BN, half marathon, marathon, & ultra distances
  • Seahouses, NE68 7SH, all distances
FAQs
Can I bring my dog to the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland?
Yes, dogs are welcome at the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland and participants can race with their dog if they wish to do so. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
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Is there a minimum age for participants in the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland?
Yes, there are different minimum age requirements for the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland. 10k participants must be 16 years or older, or 14-15 years of age if accompanied by an adult. Half marathon participants must be 16 years or older. Marathon and ultra distance participants must be 18 years of age on race day.
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Are there cut-off times for the different events at the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland?
Yes, there will be cut-offs along the route for marathon and ultra participants. The ultra cut-off time is 14:00 and the marathon cut-off time is 15:15.
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Can I wear headphones during the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland?
Yes, participants are allowed to wear headphones but must remove them when a caution sign is shown or when a marshal is visible. Failure to remove headphones will incur time penalties.
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Are walking poles permitted at the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland?
Yes, running/walking poles are permitted at the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland.
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Reviews
4.7
43 reviews
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
This was a truly amazing course and I ached more after this than any other ultra race to date due to the sand dunes and the overall nature of the course. I've ran a few ultras but the Northumberland course was my first on sand dunes / beeches and consequently offered a brand new exciting experience for me (and the use of my muscles under very different circumstances). It's great course event for training and toughening up different muscles in your legs. Even though after my EnduranceLife Ultra in Anglesey where I felt better prepared simply because Id experienced the way these races are organised, I cannot fault the pre-race information. Detailed documentation is given, the web site counts down to the event with any additional information you might need and you get an update a week before finalising the communication. Altogether you are kept very well informed and able to prepare for all eventualities. This is also continued during the mandatory race brief on the day. You can't fail to go too wrong in your preparations. They are good.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Guidance on mandatory kit was a bit sparse - I had to search for something that was a "wind-breaker" jacket as I did not know what would be acceptable. Wasn't checked in the end but I had something at least. Course was great - maybe mention to people that they may have to run through a stream into the sea!!Finishing inside Bamburgh Castle was an epic finish but, it was a shame that spectators were sparse there as they had to pay castle entry. Helpful hints: Don't start too fast!! The beaches are draining so you need to save energy for those sections!
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
The covering instructions gave me all the details I needed
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
A general view of the conditions under foot sent the day before would have been useful, as the weather made it uncertain as to what the inland section would be like.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Absolutely awesome, second time doing it. Was extremely happy with the marshalls, they were spaced at the right distance. The briefing was to the point and as always the buses were well organised. A few portaloos for spectators at the end would be good though.
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
Awesome. Surprising flat trail most of the way.Ultra loop had quite a lot of road sections which were less fun
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Bought new jacket and hydration pack as was stated as mandatory but never checked and loads without - didnt feel like needed it. Everything else was brilliant and couldnt be faulted!
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
This is an incredible course, my favourite, with amazing castles, dunes, wide beaches and the constant presence of the sea. This course has every surface imaginable: fields, footpaths, trails, roads, soft sand, firm sand, rocks, seaweed. Good trail shoes are therefore essential. Be prepared to plodge through the freezing cold water of Annstead Burn on the beach before Sea Houses and remember to keep something in the tank for that final climb up the dunes to the finish line at Bamburgh Castle. I didn't give it top marks for atmosphere only because you do not get the enthusiastic crowds of any of the city marathons or halfs, but the spirit among the runners is pretty good. Endurancelife generally attract a young field of runners so if you are a bit more mature you might even win your age category.
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
Cant think of anything that could be significantly improved. Maybe the event T-shirts could have specific information on them instead of just Endurancelife. Personally, Id like people to know how far Id ran.
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