Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail
Alnwick, United Kingdom • 24 May 2026
Event overview
Run Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail takes place on 24 May 2026 at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle on the Northumberland Estate. The event is part of the 2026 Run Northumberland Castles Challenge Series and offers multiple distances on traffic-free, multi-terrain paths and farm tracks. Dogs are not permitted on the estate or in any race.
Distances
- Half Marathon (two loops around the park)
- 10K (one loop around the park)
- 5K
- Junior 2K
Race details and logistics
Surface and profile vary by distance: the half marathon and 10K are described as undulating, while the 5K and Junior 2K are described as flat. Minimum ages are 17 for the half marathon, 15 for the 10K, 11 for the 5K, and 5 for the Junior 2K. Chip timing is provided by Timing4Sport. Entries close on 18 May 2026 and entry limits apply (half marathon 500, 10K 499, 5K 100, junior 100). Entry fees differ by distance and affiliation.
Race HQ and registration are at Hulne Park (turn into the field at Abbey Lodge, Alnwick NE66 2JX). On-site facilities include bag drop, toilets, changing, parking with signage, first aid, and refreshments. Water stations and distance markers are provided as listed for each distance. Finishers receive a medal and there is an option to purchase a race t-shirt. Prizes include overall and age-group awards and team prizes where qualifying numbers are met. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.