Deepdale Dash 5 Miler
Barnard Castle, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026
Event
The Deepdale Dash is a not-for-profit charity fundraiser for St. Teresa’s Hospice, supported by Ruined Running Events Ltd. It takes place in Barnard Castle on Saturday 3 January 2026. The event is a 5 mile (ish) trail race with a minimum entry age of 14. Entries open 20 October 2025 and close 2 January 2026. Entry fees are £10 for those 17 and under and £15 for adults. There are 47 participants registered so far.
Route and terrain
Race registration is at Scar Top, Barnard Castle. Entrants will be escorted along the River Tees to the race start by volunteers. The route goes through Pecknell Woods, the Lartington Estate, crosses Lartington Lane and continues to Deepdale Nature Reserve, finishing at Brightwoods within Deepdale. The course starts on concrete but is mainly dirt tracks and fields with a stream crossing, tree roots, boggy sections and technical downhill trails. Trail or hybrid shoes are recommended. Dogs are not permitted on the route because sheep may be present.
Facilities and race services
Toilets are available at the race headquarters at Scar Top. A bag-drop service is provided at race headquarters. Water and snacks are provided at an on-route checkpoint and at the finish. The event will not provide disposable water bottles or cups; participants should bring a reusable bottle. Entries include a way-marked route, first aid provision, a race memento and event photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.