RunThrough Trails Hamsterley Forest 10k & Half Marathon

Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Choose your distance

Half Marathon· €48

Distance

21.1km

Climb

Hilly·461m

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

12:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

Join us for the RunThrough Trails Hamsterley Forest 10k & Half Marathon on Sunday 20th September 2026. Run through a mix of forest tracks, winding trails, and open vistas in one of the North East's most picturesque woodlands.

Breathtaking woodland scenery
Well-marked routes
On-course support

Course map

View the route on strava.app.link

Opens on strava.app.link, outside Finndu

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Hamsterley Forest Visitors Centre, Redford Ln, Redford, Hamster DL13 3NL

Finish

Same as start

Terrain

Gravel/Path

Route

2 laps through Hamsterley Forest, forest tracks, winding trails, and open vistas.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Race photos

Free Race Photos

Chip-timed results

Unique Themed Medal

Food after the finishPost Race Goodies

On the day

Toilets

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, there are several on-site car parks within a 1 mile (20 min walk) of the Event Village. Parking is free. Please arrive early and car share if possible.

Aid stationsYes, there is on-course support. Specific aid station details are not listed, but water and support are provided.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds if participant chooses not to race when event is not cancelled. Transfers possible if notified more than 7 days before event.

TransfersTransfers to another event are possible if you notify the organiser more than 7 days before the event. Contact RunThrough Events for details.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled due to adverse weather or other reasons beyond control, attempts will be made to reschedule and entries will be automatically transferred. If not rescheduled, partial refunds or charity donation will be offered.

Bad weatherIn the event of cancellation beyond organisers' control (e.g. adverse weather), attempts will be made to reschedule; entries automatically transferred. If not rescheduled, partial refunds or charity donation.

Minimum ageParticipants must be aged 15 or older for the 10k and 17 or older for the half marathon on race day.

DogsThe page does not specify. Please contact the organiser for details.

Time limitYes, the race ends at 12:00. Both races start at 09:00 (half marathon) and 09:30 (10k), giving a maximum of 2.5 to 3 hours.

€48

per person · entry fee

Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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