Expected October 2027
Distance
Terrain
The Penshaw 10K & Half Marathon takes place on 4 October 2026 on the trails surrounding Penshaw Monument and the River Wear in Tyne and Wear. The 10km route is an undulating trail run with fine views, while the half marathon follows the trails along both the north and south banks of the River Wear before finishing on Penshaw Monument. Both routes are fully marked and marshalled, so runners only need to follow the tape and the marshals. Race registration is at Herrington Country Park. The event is the final round of Trail Outlaws' 2026 Urban Trail Series.
Trails surrounding Penshaw Monument
Riverside trails along the North and South side of the River Wear
Views over the river and its wildlife
Finish on Penshaw Monument
Fully marked and marshalled trails
Start / Finish
Refer to the event website for start lines; race registration is at Herrington Country Park
The half marathon finishes on Penshaw Monument
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Fully marked courses
Marshalled courses
On the day
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The event takes place on Sunday 4 October 2026, starting from the trail network around Penshaw Monument and the River Wear in Tyne and Wear.
The 10K is an undulating trail run with great views around Penshaw Monument. The half marathon covers a longer route on the trails along both the north and south sides of the River Wear and finishes on Penshaw Monument.
Yes. Both the 10K and the half marathon are fully marked and marshalled, so you can follow the signage and marshals without needing to navigate.
The courses are off-road trail routes and are described as undulating, so trail shoes are a good choice, especially if the ground is wet or muddy.
Yes. The area around Penshaw Monument and the riverside trails offers natural viewing spots, and the monument finish is the best place to watch runners come in.
Entry fee
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Expected October 2027
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