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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, Northumberland

The Fell em Doon 5 Miler is a five mile trail race held on Tuesday 21 July 2026 in Ashington, Northumberland. The course is flat, traffic free and run over two laps on trail paths. The event is licensed with TRA permit status to be confirmed and is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Entry is limited to 125 runners. Affiliated entry is £14.00 and unaffiliated entry is £16.00; entry on the day is not available. Minimum age is 16 years on the day and the maximum age is 100. Number collection is on the day. The race is organised by Ashington Hirst Running Club.

Race headquarters are at Ashington Community Woods "Stone Circle" NE639JX. Parking is free but located about a ten minute walk from the race headquarters. Facilities listed for the event do not include baggage storage, distance markers, toilets, changing facilities or showers. Prizes are awarded in main and age related categories, and all finishers receive a gift and chocolate. One pound from each race fee is donated to the Friends of the Woods to help maintain the area. 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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