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Wooler Vertical 1K Feet Trail Race

Name: Wooler Vertical 1K Feet Trail Race
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-01-01
Location: Wooler

Wooler, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Wooler Vertical 1k feet Trail Race is scheduled for 1 January 2026 in Wooler, United Kingdom. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events and is based at The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL.

Course and facilities

The route is a fully marked out-and-back trail to the top of Humbleton Hill. The distance is 4 miles with 1000 ft of ascent. Trail or fell shoes are recommended and participants are asked to carry kit appropriate for the conditions. Toilets are available on site. Dogs are not permitted. There are no cut-off times.

Entry information

Pre-entry is required via SiEntries. Entries open on 17 September 2025 and close on 31 December 2025. The entry fee is £15. The listing shows 20 participants entered at the time of publication. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Wooler

Race information

Registration Facebook

4 mi

4 Miles (1000 Ft Ascent)

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

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