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Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race

Name: Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race
Start: 2025-11-15
End: 2025-11-15
Location: Hamsterley

Hamsterley, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2025

The Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race is a 10k night-time head torch trail run held in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, the largest forest in the area covering 4,900 acres. The event offers a unique experience where runners navigate a fully marked course through a mix of hard-packed gravel, twisting dirt tracks, steep technical downhills, and occasional muddy bridleways. The night setting creates a wild yet peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by moonlight and local wildlife sightings. Suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners, the race emphasizes eco-friendliness, providing wildflower seed packets instead of disposable items. Amenities include medical support, refreshments, and a race HQ with toilets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Hamsterley

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

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

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