The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra
Bamburgh, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra 2026 is an A-B ultra trail event on Sunday 8 March 2026. The route runs along the Northumberland coast from the Bamburgh Castle area to Druridge Bay Country Park. The course passes Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle. The finish is at Druridge Bay Country Park.
Distances and entry
- 54 km Ultra
- 27 km Ultra
Entry fees are listed across the source material and range from about £38 to £64 depending on the option chosen. Registration opens in March 2025 and closes in early March 2026. Age minimums are published for the entry categories.
Route, logistics and support
Routes are available to view and download. The event is A-B, so participants must book the shuttle bus to the start or arrange their own transport; bag drop is available at registration and there are no return buses after the event. Well-stocked feed stations are located at Low Newton, Boulmer, and Warkworth Beach. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. Mandatory kit requires a backpack carrying water/fluids, a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts, food/gels, a headtorch, and a lightweight jacket. All finishers receive a medal, a long-sleeve event shirt, snacks and drinks. Car parking at the finish is payable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.