Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer Half Marathon & 10k

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About

Take on these chip-timed, accurately-measured 10k and half marathon routes and explore hidden sections of Hamsterley Forest as you race. Enjoy some spectactular views, some challenging climbs and fast downhill sections. Race to the finish line to claim your bespoke medal, along a final flat 2k stretch!

10k and Half Marathon

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Sun, Apr 26, 2026

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Bedburn, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
south, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NL, UK
Start times
10k: 10:30 AMHalf Marathon: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer Half Marathon & 10k
10k
10km
£22 - £24
Half Marathon
21km
£28 - £30

Route information

Terrain: Mixed
Elevation: Hilly
Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route. All finishers will receive a bespoke medal and an optional race T-shirt available at an extra cost - £12.
Run Nation's Hamsterley Forest Half Marathon & 10k features a loop around the hidden sections of the woodland, along with tremendous views of the working parts of the village, on an enjoyable route. Enduring climbs are followed by fast down hill sections, with a flat 2km finish. This race is fast but challenging.
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What's included

  • Bespoke finisher's medal
  • Optional event T-shirt (additional cost of £12)
  • Individual prizes
  • Chip-timing
  • Water station
  • Distance markers
  • Toilets

How to get there

south, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NL, UK
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Parking
There will be parking available at Grove Car Park.
By Public Transport
This event is not easily accessible by public transport. It is recommended that you drive to the Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer Half Marathon & 10k.

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Event day logistics

09:30 - 10:30 Registration
10:30 10k and half marathon start
*Participants are advised to arrive between 45 and 60 minutes before their race starts to leave enough time to register and warm up.
Race Packs
All race packs including numbers and chips must be collected on the day from registration at Grove Car Park. Nothing will be sent out in advance to participants.
More detailed race instructions and information will be emailed to participants 3 days before the event.
Age Requirements
  • 10k: All entrants must be 15 years or older to participate
  • Half Marathon: All entrants must be 17 years or older to participate
Water Stations
There will be water stations every 3 miles on the half marathon route, and every 5k on the 10k route.

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33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ

Reg number 10083277

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