Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail
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Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail 2027
This event is a multi-distance trail meeting hosted by Northumberland Estate in Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle. It is part of the 2027 Run Northumberland Castles Challenge Series and uses traffic-free park paths and farm tracks. Distances offered include:
- 5k
- 10k, one loop on paths and farm tracks
- Half Marathon
- Junior 2k
The course profile is described as flat with multi-terrain surfaces. Chip timing is provided by Timing4Sport and distance markers are placed every kilometre. The minimum competing age is 11. All finishers receive a unique Alnwick Castle Trail Run medal and there is an option to purchase a race t-shirt.
Event logistics are centred at Race HQ in Hulne Park, with bag drop, toilets, changing facilities, signed parking, first aid, water at the finish, and refreshments. Prizes include top three individual men and women, age group winners where at least five finishers qualify, and first men’s and women’s teams with scoring requirements and minimum team entries. Entries are limited to 100, with affiliated and unaffiliated entry fees listed at £14 and £16 respectively. Dogs are not allowed on the estate or in the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
