Chopwell Moon Runner

High Spen, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2025

Chopwell Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race set in Chopwell Woodland Park on the fringe of Gateshead, NE39 1LT. Run at night, the event blends wildness and calm as headlamps reveal wildlife and the forest. The atmosphere is magical in frost, with isolation balanced by exhilaration as terrain shifts beneath you. The fully waymarked route uses hard-packed gravel and dirt tracks with occasional mud, starting and finishing at The Pines near the main car park. Eco-friendly features include a planted-tree medal, wildflower seed packets, free race pictures, on-course medical support, and prizes for top finishers and category winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
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