The Duergar Nightcrawler

Rothbury, United Kingdom • 7 Feb 2026

Event

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a night trail run of 10 mile distance on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury in Northumberland. The event takes place on Saturday 7 February 2026 and is based at Newcastle House, Front Street, Rothbury, NE65 7UT. It is organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd and is listed as Race 6 of the Shadowlands Race Series. Headtorches are required for running at night. The event is subject to TRA and UKA rules.

Entry and logistics

Entries open 11 February 2025 and close 1 February 2026. Minimum age to enter is 18 years. Entry places are limited to 400. Standard entry prices listed are: UKA members £35 (rising to £45 from 1 January 2026) and non-members £37 (rising to £47 from 1 January 2026), plus a booking fee. All entrants receive an event buff and a free cup of mulled wine is noted. The event offers an optional XCover purchase for potential entry refunds in specified circumstances. Cancellation, refund and other terms apply and are published by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Miles
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