Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra
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Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra: The Original or Reverse
Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra is a trail running event held on 7 August 2027 based in Allendale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route remains entirely inside the North Pennines and showcases open heather moors, peatlands, dales, upland rivers and varied upland habitats.
The event follows the Isaac's Tea Trail waymarkers and finger posts over a distance of 37 miles with approximately 4800 ft of ascent. Terrain includes farmland tracks, field boundaries, sheep trods, minor roads and stony undulating trails; trail shoes are recommended. Marshals are positioned at key points, a map and GPX file are provided, and competitors have 12 hours to complete the route. The course can be run in the original or in the reverse direction.
Entry details include an entry fee of £78 to £80 and race inclusions such as a branded event tea towel, free event photographs, an event tracker for safety and spectator tracking, and checkpoints offering water plus vegan sweets and crisps. Organiser policies reflect an eco-friendly approach: disposable plastic cups are not used, T shirts are not provided as standard, and participants receive a packet of mixed wild flower seeds as part of the event items.
The route highlights local heritage associated with Isaac Holden and offers varied countryside and cultural interest within the North Pennines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
