The Duergar Nightcrawler

Rothbury, United Kingdom • 7 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10 mile night trail run held on Saturday 7 February 2026 in the Simonside Hills area near Rothbury, Northumberland. The event base is Newcastle House, Front Street, Rothbury, NE65 7UT. The route runs on trails in the Simonside Hills and takes place after dark. Participants are required to carry a headtorch. All entrants receive an event buff and the event includes one free cup of mulled wine.

Entries and requirements

Entries open 11 February 2025 and close 1 February 2026. The event has an entry limit of 400 and a minimum age of 18 on the event date. Entry fees (plus a booking fee) are listed as: UKA members £35 (rising to £45 from 01/01/2026) and non-members £37 (rising to £47 from 01/01/2026). The organiser offers an option to purchase XCover for possible refund if unable to attend.

Organisation and series

The event is organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd and is part of the Shadowlands Race Series and the Cold Brew Trailrunner Series. The event is run subject to TRA/UKA rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Miles
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