Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra
Allendale Town, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards
The event is a 37-mile loop following Isaac’s Tea Trail around the North Pennines. The route starts and finishes in Allendale and passes through Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead. For this edition the course is run in the reverse direction from the original route.
The route lies within the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark and crosses open heather moors, peatlands, dales, upland rivers and areas with historic mining features. Total ascent for the route is 4800 ft.
The event is waymarked with marshals at key points. Organisers provide a downloadable map and a GPX file, and an event tracker is used for safety and spectator dot-watching. Checkpoints are described as well stocked with cold drinks, snacks, fruit and vegan options. Hot drinks are available at race headquarters before and after the event. Participants receive a branded event tea towel and free event pictures. A donation from each entry is allocated to the upkeep of the trail.
Entry categories and fees are listed as Ultra solo (£78 affiliated / £80 unaffiliated) and Relay (team entry £100). Minimum age is 18. Relay leg distances are: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Allendale to Ninebanks, 10.2 miles with 1200 ft climbing
- Ninebanks to Nenthead, 15.8 miles with 1900 ft climbing
- Nenthead to Allendale, 11.4 miles with 1750 ft climbing