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Name: The Powburn Show Hill Race
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Powburn

Powburn, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

The Powburn Show Hill Race

The Powburn Show Hill Race is a country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026. The main event covers 6 miles and there is a 2 mile junior race for under 14s.

The route starts at the show field and heads out along flat farm fields. On reaching East Hill the course climbs sharply to the summit and then continues along the hill spine following waymarker posts. The route drops off the hill to Ingram and then returns to the show field. The course is fully marked.

Practical details published for the event include the entry fee of £5 and the entry period from 21 May 2026 to 31 July 2026. Entry requires logging in or registering with the event entry system.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 miles main race
2 miles under 14s junior race

United Kingdom North East (England) Powburn

Race information

Registration Facebook

6 mi

Senior Hill Race

Junior Race (under 14s)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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