Urban Trail Series

Washington, United Kingdom • 31 May 2026

Urban Trail Series

The Urban Trail Series is a set of trail running events organised by Trail Outlaws, held at Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL, and other local trail locations. The series offers marked and marshalled courses intended to let runners either race or enjoy local trails.

Course distance options in the series include:

  • 5K route options.
  • 10K route options.
  • 10 mile (10M) route options.
  • Half Marathon route options.

Entry fees for individual events are listed between £20.00 and £32.00 depending on the race. It is possible to enter the entire series; season entries are offered with a discount and include a free presentation evening later in the year. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each race.

Races are run on varied trail terrain and are organised as in-person events. Routes are described as fully marked and marshalled to assist participants. The series comprises multiple scheduled races across the season, including specific named events such as Durham Trail, Branches & Bays, and Penshaw races with a range of distances and entry prices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Durham Coastal Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Penshaw Half Marathon
10 mi
Durham Trail 10m
10 km
Penshaw 10k
10 km
Branches & Bays 10k
5 km
Branches & Bays 5k
5 km
Durham Trail 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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