Allendale Challenge

Allendale Town, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

The Allendale Challenge is a renowned 26-mile challenge walk held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, it is considered one of the toughest challenge walks in the UK and raises funds for the rescue team. The course features an anti-clockwise loop through the North Pennines, including peat bogs and landmarks such as Hard Rigg, Black Hill, and Kilhope Law. The event attracts both walkers and runners, offering electronic chip timing for safety and accurate finish times. It is highly popular, with a 750-participant limit and a minimum age of 14 if accompanied by an adult. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26 Mile Course
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