Stanhope Trail Races

Stanhope, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail runs with two distances: a 10k (7 miles, 1200ft elevation) and a half marathon (14.6 miles, 1887ft elevation). The courses feature varied terrain including open heather moors, woodland trails, single-track paths, and moorland climbs, showcasing the region's natural beauty and heritage. The races start and finish at Stanhope Showground, with fully marked routes, feed stations, medical cover, and eco-friendly practices such as providing wildflower seed packets to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 mi
15 Miles
14 mi
1887 m+
Half-Marathon (14.6 Miles, 1887ft)
10 km
1200 m+
10k + (7 Miles, 1200ft)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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