Endurancelife | Northumberland

Northumberland Coastal Trail Run, Bamburgh (20 Feb 2027)

This trail event takes place on the Northumberland coast at Bamburgh. The route passes sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and offshore islands and sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bamburgh Castle is a prominent feature of the coastline scenery. The organiser describes a variety of conservation sites nearby, including two National Nature Reserves.

The event is the only linear course in the CTS series and is part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard for 2026-27, with points awarded to finishers for the season standings. The terrain is described as moderate, with significant sections on sand and dunes.

Distances and key metrics:

• 10K 6.4 miles, ascent 190 ft, record M 00:39:07 F 00:47:06
• Half Marathon 13.1 miles, ascent 463 ft, record M 01:19:11 F 01:33:28
• Marathon 27.8 miles, ascent 1,266 ft, record M 03:00:28 F 03:38:56
• Ultra 36.1 miles, ascent 1,631 ft, record M 04:10:19 F 05:03:46

Event services and features listed by the organiser include a fully marked course, electronic timing with split results, on-site amenities, optional coach transport to the start for some distances, finishers medals and energy bars. Add-ons include an event safety kit, all day parking at the finish, and short post-race massage slots.

Entry and change policies noted: a full refund is available within 30 days of booking for change of mind, transfers to another entrant are allowed up to 14 days before the event, and changes between events are possible up to 30 days before the event. Cancellation or postponed events carry refund or transfer options as described by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.