Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra
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Event overview
Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards is a trail ultra on 1 August 2026, organised by Greener Miles Running and based at Allendale Village Hall, Allendale, NE47 9PR. The route is a loop of 37 miles with about 4800 ft of ascent, held within the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event has a 12-hour cut-off for completion and an event minimum age of 18. Entry fees are listed around £78–£80 for solo ultra entries and £100 per relay team.
Course and logistics
The route follows Isaac’s Tea Trail in reverse, passing Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead. The course is a mixture of farmland tracks, field boundaries, sheep trods, minor roads and stony undulating trails; trail shoes are recommended. The event is largely self-navigating, with permanent waymarking and marshals at key points. A downloadable map and GPX file are provided for navigation.
- Allendale to Ninebanks - 10.2 miles, 1200 ft climb
- Ninebanks to Nenthead - 15.8 miles, 1900 ft climb
- Nenthead to Allendale - 11.4 miles, 1750 ft climb
Participants receive a branded mug or cup, free event photos, an event tracker for safety, and access to well stocked checkpoints offering drinks, snacks and fruit. A donation from each entry supports trail upkeep. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.