Lewis Burn Trail Run

Kielder, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Lewis Burn Trail Run

The Lewis Burn Trail Run is a night trail race held on 24 January 2026 at Kielder Forest. It is Race 4 of the Shadowlands Race Series and is organised by Cold Brew Events/Running Circles. The event distance is 10 km with an elevation gain of 246 m. Minimum age to enter is 18 or older. The event is held under TRA and UKA rules.

Course and entry details

The route uses forest tracks and mountain bike trails and centres on the Lewis Burn mountain bike trail. The course starts from Bakethin car park, runs parallel to the Lewis Burn, reaches the far end of the course, then climbs the steep zig zags of Simons Tester before a long descent back to the finish. The event is described as a night run under dark skies.

Entries open on 26 October 2025 and close on 19 January 2026. Entry fees listed are UKA members £28 and non-members £30, plus a booking fee. The entry fee includes a £4 Forestry England charge. The event page notes a £2 fee for non-UKA participants and requires competitors to log in or register with the SiEntries system. Prizes and points toward an overall series presentation are mentioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
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