Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra

Allendale Town, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2025

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a challenging 37-mile trail running event held in Allendale, Northumberland, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and UNESCO Global Geopark. The route forms a loop passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead before returning to Allendale, featuring 4,800 feet of ascent across varied terrain including farmland tracks, riverside trails, meadows, and moorland. The self-navigated race offers well-stocked checkpoints, event tracking, and eco-friendly race goodies. Participants have 12 hours to complete the course, with options for solo ultra runners or relay teams. The event celebrates local heritage inspired by Isaac Holden, a historic tea seller and fundraiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

37 mi
1463 m+
Ultra Solo 37 Miles
15 mi
1900 m+
Relay Team Leg 2: Ninebanks to Nenthead 15.8 Miles
11 mi
1750 m+
Relay Team Leg 3: Nenthead to Allendale 11.4 Miles
10 mi
1200 m+
Relay Team Leg 1: Allendale to Ninebanks 10.2 Miles
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