Allendale Challenge
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Allendale Challenge
The Allendale Challenge is an annual long distance walking and fell running event organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the charity. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday 11 April 2026 and is based at Allendale Village Hall in Allendale, Northumberland.
The route is a 26 miles (42 km) anti-clockwise loop from Allendale town and crosses peat bog country in the North Pennines. The course passes Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell. Weather conditions on the day can be as demanding as the terrain.
The event normally sells out and has an entry limit of 750 participants. The stated minimum age is 18 years, or 14 years if accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. For 2026 the event will use electronic chip timing to assist with participant tracking, to reduce waiting times at controls and to provide an accurate finish time on completion.
Entries open and close on published dates and entry includes a premium quality cotton T shirt and an Allendale Challenge pin badge. The event is presented as a fundraising activity for the rescue service which relies on voluntary donations to operate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
