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Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra

Name: Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Allendale Town

Allendale Town, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra. Backwards

Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra. Backwards is a 37 mile looped event based in Allendale that follows Isaac's Tea Trail in reverse. The route passes Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead and takes place within the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark.

The event is self navigating with permanent waymarking. Organisers provide a downloadable map and a GPX file for those who wish to use a GPS device. Marshals will be present at key points and well stocked checkpoints offer cold drinks, snacks, fruit and vegan sweets. An event tracker is available and participants receive free event photos and a branded tea towel. A donation from each entry goes towards the upkeep of the trail.

Entry options include solo ultra and a relay for teams of up to three. The full course includes approximately 4800 ft of ascent.

Distances

Ultra 37 miles with 4800 ft ascent
Allendale to Ninebanks 10.2 miles 1200 ft climbing
Ninebanks to Nenthead 15.8 miles 1900 ft climbing
Nenthead to Allendale 11.4 miles 1750 ft climbing

The event base is Allendale Village Hall in Allendale, with entries managed by the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Allendale Town

Race information

Website Registration

37 mi

Ultra Solo

37 mi

Ultra Relay (team of up to 3)

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

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