Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race
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Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race
The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race is scheduled for 18 October 2026 and is organised by Derwentside Athletic Club. The route is approximately 5 miles long with about 500 ft of elevation and uses a mix of tarmac, gravel and woodland trails. The course visits local scenic woodlands including Hellhole Wood and begins on the Sustrans track.
Parking for runners is at Shield Row Primary School, which has allowed the event to use the car park and grounds. Race registration takes place in the Ball Alley beer garden near the start line. The post-race presentation is held in the Ball Alley pub, which will be open for refreshments.
The event will be run under UK Athletics rules and licensed by the Trail Runners Association; the TRA permit number is to be announced. The minimum age for entry is 16 years on 18 October 2026. Permissions to use land for the race were granted by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust and Beamish Museum.
Entry details supplied by the organiser include an entry window from 12 July 2026 until 14 October 2026. Fees listed are £16 for UKA members and £18 for non members. Online entries made by the end of August are guaranteed a memento and goody bag; entries from 1 September and any on-the-day entries do not guarantee those items. On-the-day entries incur a £2 surcharge and are cash only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
