Lindisfarne Run The Raid
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Run the Raid Lindisfarne Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Run the Raid is a road and trail event on Holy Island and in Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2026. The courses use coastal paths, quiet lanes and sea views. The marathon starts and finishes on Holy Island and runs to Spittal and back. The half marathon starts in Spittal and finishes on Holy Island.
Event facilities include chip timing, aid stations with hydration approximately every three miles, first aid at aid stations and at the finish, full medical cover, signed routes, and age category awards. All finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal. Commemorative t shirts are available to purchase during entry and can be collected on the event weekend.
Entry details are explicit: all standard race services are included in the entry fee with no additional add-ons. Entry limits and minimum ages differ by race. Marathon places are capped; the half marathon has a larger entry limit. The organiser posts marathon bib packs before the event and provides on the day bib pack collection for half marathon runners at the start in Spittal. The causeway to Holy Island is subject to tides and may be impassable outside safe crossing windows. Time limits apply: 6 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Marathon limited to 100 places
- Half Marathon limited to 500 entries
