Chopwell Moon Runner
High Spen, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2025
Event
Chopwell Moon Runner 10k is a night-time head torch trail race on Saturday 18 October 2025. The event is organised by Greener Miles Running and is a 10 km trail run at Chopwell Woodland Park in Gateshead. The 2025 route is new and follows well-marked footpaths, forest trails and bridleways with occasional views of woodland sculptures. The organiser describes the route as suitable for trail novices and more experienced runners.
Logistics
Terrain includes a mixture of hard packed gravel tracks, single twisting dirt tracks and occasional muddy bridleway. The venue is a 360-hectare mixed woodland with miles of paths and old colliery railway tracks. There is a race HQ with toilets and parking for approximately 200 cars. Medical support will be on the course throughout the event. Entries require a minimum age of 15 or older. Entry fees are listed as £24 for UKA members and £26 for non-members. The entry includes free event pictures and a packet of wild flower seeds; prizes are offered for the top three male and female finishers and for category winners. Water, food and fruit are available at the start and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.