Lewis Burn Trail Run

Kielder, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event details

The Lewis Burn Trail Run takes place on 24 January 2026 at Kielder Forest. It is Race 4 of the Shadowlands Race Series and is organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd. Entry opens 26 October 2025 and closes 19 January 2026. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry fees are listed as £28 for UKA members and £30 for non-members, with a booking fee and an included £4 Forestry England charge. The event is held under TRA/UKA rules; a £2 fee applies for non-UKA participants. There are prizes on the night and competitors can earn points toward an overall presentation scheduled for 21 February 2026.

Course and format

The event is a 10 km night trail run with 246 m of elevation. The route uses forest tracks and mountain bike trails, centred on the Lewis Burn mountain bike trail. The course runs from Bakethin car park, follows Lewis Burn, reaches the far end of the loop, then ascends the zig zags of Simons Tester before returning by a long descent to the finish. The race is the shortest in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
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