Lambton Castle Trail Runs

Lambton Park, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs take place on Sunday 16 August 2026 at Lambton Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham (DH3 4PW). The event offers three distance options:

  • 5 miles
  • 10 miles
  • 15 miles

Registration opens 18 August 2025 and closes 12 August 2026. Live chip-timing is provided by Timing Up North. All finishers receive a bespoke event medal, event merchandise, and a snack and drink. A custom event T-shirt can be added during registration for £12.

Course, venue and rules

Routes run on private estate land that is not normally open to the public. Surfaces include woodland tracks, grassy fields, firm paths, and brief sections on private estate roads. The 5-mile course is mixed terrain. The 10-mile course is moderately undulating with woodland, open fields, and estate roads. The 15-mile distance comprises the 10-mile route plus the 5-mile loop. Parking is available on site for participants and spectators. The event is canicross-friendly: one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed and dogs must remain on a lead at all times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 mi
15 Mile Trail Run
10 mi
10 Mile Trail Run
5 mi
5 Mile Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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