Lindisfarne Run The Raid

Run the Raid on Lindisfarne

Run the Raid is a trail event on Lindisfarne offering a marathon and a half marathon across coastal paths, quiet lanes, and multi terrain sections. The event takes place on Sunday 2nd August 2026 and follows routes that start or finish on Holy Island and Spittal.

The program includes:

• Marathon: Holy Island to Spittal to Holy Island, limited to 100 places.
• Half marathon: point to point Spittal to Holy Island, limited to 500 places.

Age and entry details: the marathon is open to those aged 18 and over; the half marathon is open to those aged 17 and over. Entry fees are listed as £50 for the marathon and £30 for the half marathon. Optional extras include coach transport to the half marathon start for £6.50 and a commemorative tech t-shirt for £12.00.

Logistics and safety: the course is multi terrain and trail or sturdy road shoes are recommended. The causeway to Holy Island is only passable within stated safe crossing times and is flooded outside those times. Event time limits are 6 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon. Hydration is provided at approximately 3 mile intervals and first aid is available at those points and at the finish. Bib packs include a race number and a chip timing tag and can be collected on the day or the day before at a gazebo on Holy Island. Full route files and event information will be sent to competitors before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.