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Fell Em Doon 5 Miler

Name: Fell Em Doon 5 Miler
Start: 2026-07-21
End: 2026-07-21
Location: Ashington

Ashington, United Kingdom • 21 Jul 2026

Fell em Doon 5 Miler 2026

The event is a flat 5 mile trail race held on Tuesday 21 July 2026 in Ashington, Northumberland. The course consists of two laps on traffic-free, well-formed trail paths. The race is listed as not suitable for wheelchairs and holds an entry limit of 125 places.

Prizes are awarded for overall and age-related positions. All finishers receive a gift, water, and chocolate. A contribution of £1 from each entry is donated to the Friends of the Woods to help maintain the area. Race licence is listed as TRA permit pending.

Race headquarters are at Ashington Community Woods, Stone Circle, NE639JX. Number collection is on the day. Parking is free but located about a ten minute walk from the race HQ. Facilities listed for the event show no baggage storage, no distance markers, no toilets, no changing facilities, and no showers.

Entry fees differ by affiliation status: affiliated entries are £14.00 and unaffiliated entries are £16.00. Entry on the day will not be available. The organiser is Ashington Hirst Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Ashington

Race information

Registration

5 mi

5 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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