Windy Gyle

Alwinton, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026

Event details

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle takes place on Sun 21 Jun 2026 in England, in the Northumberland / Durham region. The course distance is 13.7 km / 8.5 miles with a total climb of 549 m / 1801 ft. The venue is roadside sheep pens 800 m north of Barrowburn Farm, Alwinton (grid reference NT863113). The race category is BM. Skills listed for the route are ER, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 18. Team entries are allowed. There are no junior races.

Entry and practical information

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is permitted. Entry on the day fees are £8.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. There are no toilets at the start or finish; the nearest toilets are at the National Park car park in Alwinton, about 8 miles away. Recorded course times are 00:57:18 for the fastest male time (2012) and 01:09:00 for the fastest female time (2022). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

14 km
13.7 Km / 8.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Test your winter mettle at the Winter Wipeout on 10 January 2026, a marked fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back from Ingram Cafe. Expect harsh winter conditions so bring required kit and enjoy a dramatic, marshalled climb and descen..

Run the Ashington 10K Trail on 11 January and enjoy a scenic, relatively flat 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Woodland and lakeside trails, a finisher medal and canicross friendly entry make it ideal for winte..

Run a 10 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest, featuring undulating singletrack, steep zig zags and a fast descent to the finish. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series with on the night prizes and series points up for grabs.

Run the flat, scenic Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026, with options of 10km or half marathon across paths, trails and sand. All finishers get a medal and refreshments, and one well behaved dog is welcome per runner.