Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland
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Event summary
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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Love endurance sport, live for adventure? Endurancelife is for anyone who NEVER gives up. We believe that nothing is more motivating and rewarding than committing to tough challenges that take you to places you wouldn't normally expect to reach. If you share our passion for challenge, adventure and the natural world then join our community. We are a fast growing group of active and adventurous individuals who are up for anything, love tough challenges, and care deeply about the natural world. Join us now, and LIVE MORE! Endurancelife provide Unrivalled trail running in some of the most challenging and breathtaking locations in the U.K. Come and join us. #nevergiveup
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How to enter
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
Ultra
Run 35.2mi
Marathon
Run 27.2mi
Half Marathon
Run 12.9mi
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Frequently asked questions
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.… read moreIs 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.… read moreAre 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.… read moreRunning Events in the United Kingdom
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Route description
Route description
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.
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.
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
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh NE69 7DF, UK
Get directionsAddress: 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.
Ultra
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
Route description
Route description
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.
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.
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
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh NE69 7DF, UK
Get directionsAddress: 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.