Osprey Trail Run

Kielder, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026

Osprey Trail Run : 3 January 2026

The Osprey Trail Run is a 22 km night trail race in Kielder Forest. It is Race 2 of the Shadowlands Race Series. The route uses forest tracks and mountain bike trails and centres on the Osprey mountain bike trail. The course heads out northeast along the Forest Drive and then goes through undulating blue trails around Gowanburn. Total elevation is 447 m. The event offers prizes and gives points toward the series presentation at Pedalling Squares cafe on 21 February 2026.

Entry and organiser details

Entries open on 26 October 2025 and close on 29 December 2025. The minimum age is 18 or older on the event date. Entry fees are UKA members £28.00 and non-members £30.00, plus a booking fee. Each entry includes a £4 Forestry England charge. The event is organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd. To enter, participants must first log in or register with the SiEntries system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
447 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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