Margisons Miles
Ashington, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026
Event overview
Margisons Miles is an annual charity run organised by Ashington Hirst Running Club. The event is in aid of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank, Friends of the Woods and the AHRC Charity Fund. It is a 6-hour event where participants may run as much or as little as they want. Sweets and water are provided for all finishers and for each lap. Monies raised after expenses go to the club charity fund and a donation to Friends of the Woods. A food collection point will be available for the food bank.
Course and facilities
The course is a flat trail run completed in laps. It is not suitable for wheelchairs and there are no distance markers. On-site facilities include water stations and a baggage store. There are no on-site toilets, changing facilities or showers; toilets and free parking are nearby. Race headquarters is at Community Woods, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9JX. Race numbers are collected on the day from the race start area. Participants are asked to bring their own cup.
Entry and age rules
Entry is limited to 100 places; 95 places are shown as remaining. Entry on the day is not available. Fees are listed as Affiliated £18 and Unaffiliated £20, with prices shown as inclusive of fees. Minimum age is 17. Under-18 runners may complete a maximum of 25 km and under-20 runners may complete a maximum of 45 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.