The Pendulum - North Middleton

North Middleton, United Kingdom • 22 Mar 2026

The Pendulum 2026 is a 11-mile fell race organized by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. It starts at Langleeford at the base of Cheviot Hills and pits runners against Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot in sequence, accumulating 3,689 feet of climb. The route is professionally marshalled, well marked, with a halfway water station and a GPX file provided beforehand.

Finisher medals are awarded and the event is overseen by mountain rescue. After the race there’s an "Event Village," with stalls cash-only due to limited signal. Parking is limited; car sharing encouraged.

Dogs are not allowed; snow/ice postponement possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 mi
3689 m+
11-Mile Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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