Trail Blazer - Dam Busters

Middleton-in-Teesdale, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

Trail Blazer - Dam Busters (Blackton Grange Estate)

Trail Blazer - Dam Busters is a new trail running event organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited on 19/04/2026. The race is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the Pennine Way and uses routes that include moors, dams, and rugged trails. The start location is Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Entry is open to participants aged 16 and over on the event date. Entry fees are listed in the source material between £24 and £36.

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Location and travel

Blackton Grange Estate is in the North Pennines, approximately 20 minutes west of Barnard Castle. The site is remote and public transport is described as extremely limited, so driving is recommended. The organiser provides directional guidance via roads from the A1(M) and A66, with signposting via Barnard Castle, Cotherstone, and Baldersdale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Trail Blazer Dam Buster Half Marathon
10 km
Trail Blazer Dam Buster 10km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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