Charm Bracelet 100

Dufton, United Kingdom • 2-4 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Charm Bracelet Trail Events include two long-distance trail ultras: 104 miles and 50 miles. The events take place over a multi-day weekend in October 2026. Entry minimum age is 20. The CB100 allows up to 40 hours to finish; the CB50 allows up to 20 hours. Entrance fees include a finisher medal, t-shirt, water, snacks, hot and cold food, and a GPS tracker for live tracking. Relay teams are permitted for the 104-mile course with 2 to 4 runners per team.

  • 104 miles
  • 50 miles

Route and race logistics

The 104-mile course starts in Dufton and follows the Pennine Way, then the Teesdale Way, joining the King Charles III Coastal Path and the Cleveland Way for the final 6 miles, finishing at Skinningrove. The 50-mile event follows the second half of the 104-mile route, starting at Croft-on-Tees and finishing at Skinningrove. The CB100 has over 6000 ft of elevation; the CB50 has about 1709 ft.

The CB100 includes 10 checkpoints; the CB50 has at least 4 checkpoints. Checkpoints provide water and snacks at all locations, with hot and cold meals at selected indoor checkpoints. Support runners may join a participant after the second checkpoint on the CB100, and from the start on the CB50. Unsupported entrants must show prior completion of a 50-mile event or equivalent. First aid and bag-drop facilities are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Miles
50 mi
50 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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