Endurancelife | Northumberland

Bamburgh, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026

Endurancelife Northumberland

This trail running event takes place in Bamburgh on 21 February 2026. The route follows the Northumberland coast through sand, dunes and exposed bayside terrain near Bamburgh Castle. The area includes multiple conservation sites and two National Nature Reserves within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Terrain is described as moderate with sand and dune sections.

The event uses a linear course and is the only linear course in the CTS series. Distances offered are:

  • 10K - 6.4 miles
  • Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
  • Marathon - 27.7 miles
  • Ultra - 35.9 miles

The event is part of the Endurancelife season and contributes points to the Season Leaderboard. Registered participants will be asked to check in online approximately three weeks before the event; the check-in process includes confirming a postal address for race numbers and viewing a mandatory event safety video.

Available on-site features and add-ons include optional coach transport to the start for some distances, all day parking at the finish, an event safety kit, and a short post-event massage service. Dogs are permitted on the coach transport. The event is fully marked, uses electronic timing, provides a finishers medal and an energy bar, and lists multiple on-site amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

36 mi
Ultra
28 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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