Northumberland Coastal Run

Event overview

The Northumberland Coastal Run takes place on 26 July 2026 and is organised by Alnwick Harriers. The event covers approximately 14 miles along the Northumberland coastal path from Beadnell Harbour to the Alnmouth Estuary, keeping close to the coast through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route uses a mix of surfaces: sand, road and trail, and finishes on sand at Alnmouth. The course is unmarked, not suitable for wheelchairs, and animals are not allowed. There is a 3 hour 30 minute cut-off for the event, stated as for tide and safety reasons. Entry is restricted to a maximum of 1,000 participants and the minimum age of entry is 18.

Entries, fees and logistics

Entry fees are £25 for UKA/British Athletics affiliated runners and £27 for non-affiliated runners; an administration fee of 5% is applied by the online entry system. Entries are accepted up to the day of the event, but the options to buy a T-shirt or a bus ticket end on 14 June 2026. Transfers between entrants are allowed up until 14 June 2026. No refunds are offered; deferrals may be considered on an individual basis. A unisex T-shirt is available for £12.50 or the value can be donated to North Northumberland Hospice Care Charity. A bus transfer to the start is available for £6 only if purchased in advance; the bus travels to the Beadnell start only and return transport is not provided. Parking at Beadnell and Alnmouth is limited; a designated car park is provided at the bus collection point at Hipsburn School. Prize giving takes place at the end of the event and uncollected prizes will be posted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.