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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 - Ashington

The Fell em Doon 5 Miler takes place on Tuesday 21 July 2026 in Ashington, Northumberland. The race is organised by Ashington Hirst Running Club and is based at Ashington Community Woods "Stone Circle" (NE639JX).

The course is a 5 miles trail held over two laps on flat, traffic free paths described as good trail paths. The event carries a TRA permit status marked as TBC and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Entry is limited to 125 places.

Prizes include main and age related awards. Finishers receive a gift and chocolate; water is listed among finishers' provisions. One pound from each entry fee is donated to the Friends of the Woods to support area maintenance.

Number collection is on the day. Parking is free but located about a 10 minute walk from the race headquarters. Facilities listed for the event indicate no toilets, changing facilities, showers or baggage storage; there are no on-course distance markers noted.

Entry fees are shown as £14 for affiliated runners and £16 for unaffiliated runners. Entry on the day is not available and the stated fees include race and administration charges. 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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