Allendale Challenge
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Event overview
The 35th Allendale Challenge takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Allendale, Northumberland. The event is organised by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the team. The course covers 26 miles (42 km) and passes over peat bogs in the North Pennines. The route includes Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law, and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell. The organiser notes that weather and terrain on the event can be challenging. The event has an entry limit of 750 and a minimum age of 18 years (14 years if accompanied at all times by a responsible adult).
Route and entry details
The event is run as a loop starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. For 2026 the event will use electronic chip timing to track participants around the course, assist safety procedures and provide an accurate finish time printout. Pace options are listed as walker or runner. Entry information on the organiser page shows an entry fee of £44 plus a 6% booking fee; an early-bird price of £36 is also mentioned in promotional material. Entry period and additional terms are published by the organiser. Entry includes a premium cotton T-shirt and an Allendale Challenge pin badge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
