Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race
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About the race
Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race is a trail running event organised by Derwentside Athletic Club on 18 October 2026 at Shield Row School, King Edward VIII Terrace, DH9 0HQ, Great Britain.
The course is approximately 5 miles long with about 500 ft of elevation and uses a mix of tarmac, gravel and woodland trails. The route visits local scenic woodlands, including Hellhole Wood, and starts on the Sustrans track.
Race registration takes place in the Ball Alley beer garden close to the start line. The race presentation is held in the Ball Alley pub. Shield Row School has allowed the use of its car park and grounds for runner parking; participants are asked to park responsibly and consider car sharing.
The event is organised under UK Athletics rules and licensed by the Trail Runners Association; the permit number is to be announced. The minimum age to enter is 16 on 18 October 2026.
Entries open 12 July 2026 and close 14 October 2026 at 18:00. Entry fees are shown as UKA member £16.00 and non member £18.00. Online entries submitted by the end of August are guaranteed a memento and a goodie bag. Online entries from 1 September and on the day entries, if available, do not guarantee a memento or goodie bag; on the day entries carry a £2.00 price increase and are cash only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
