The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra

Bamburgh, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2027

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra 2027

The event is an A to B ultra trail running event along the Northumberland coast, starting near Bamburgh Castle and finishing at Druridge Bay Country Park. The route passes Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle.

Distances offered include:

  • 54 km Ultra
  • 27 km Trail Run

The longer route is served by well stocked feed stations at Low Newton, Boulmer, and Warkworth Beach. The 27 km route has a feed station at Warkworth Beach. Routes are available to view and download from the organiser.

This is an A to B event. Runners must book the shuttle bus from the finish to the start before the event or arrange their own transport to the start. The shuttle runs only before the race; there are no buses after the event. A bag drop will be available at registration and all bags will be transported to the finish.

Runners must carry a backpack containing water or fluids, a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts, food or gels, a headtorch if they finish after 4:30 pm, and a lightweight jacket. There is a strict cut off at 6:00 pm and anyone not at the final feed station by 4:30 pm will not be allowed to continue.

Live chip timing will be used. All finishers receive a metal event medal, an event T shirt, and snacks and drinks. Car parking at Druridge Bay Country Park is payable for all visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

54 km
54km Ultra
27 km
27km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A time based trail festival at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026, featuring 12 and 24 hour running formats on a 4 km loop for solo runners, pairs, or teams, plus an outdoor Hybrid Games area and live music and food vendors.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

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