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Lewis Burn Trail Run

Kielder, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Lewis Burn Trail Run is a night trail race held at Kielder Forest on Saturday 24 January 2026. The event is Race 4 of the Shadowlands Race Series and is organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older. Entry fees are listed as UKA Member £28.00 and Non Member £30.00, plus a booking fee; the entry fee includes a £4 Forestry England charge. Entries open 26 October 2025 and close 19 January 2026.

Route and competition

The route centres on the Lewis Burn mountain bike trail and uses forest tracks and mountain bike trails under dark skies. The course is described as undulating with short, testing climbs, includes the steep zig zags of Simons Tester, and finishes with a long descent back to the finish area at Bakethin car park. Distance is 10 km with 246 m of elevation gain. There are prizes awarded on the night and competitors can earn points toward the series presentation scheduled for 21 February 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Kielder

Race information

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10 km
246 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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