Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon
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Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon : 18 October 2026
The event is a road Half-Marathon held on Sunday 18 October 2026 in Bamburgh (NE69 7DF). The course is a loop of closed roads between Bamburgh and North Sunderland. The profile is undulating with many flat sections and offers views toward the Farne Islands, Holy Island and the North Sea. The organiser describes it as Northumberland's only half marathon on closed roads.
Timing is chipped, provided by Timing4Sport. The minimum age is 17. Entries are limited to 1200; affiliated entry fee is £30 and unaffiliated entry fee is £32. Entries close on 10 October 2026.
Race headquarters and registration are at the Links Car Park, Bamburgh, with registration listed between 8am and 9am. Facilities at race HQ include bag drop, toilets, changing areas, parking, first aid and refreshments. Water stations are provided approximately every 3 miles and distance markers appear every mile.
Finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt. Individual prizes are awarded to the first three men and first three women, with age-category winners noted for M40+ and W35+. Team prizes are awarded to the first male and female teams, with three to count and club vests required to qualify. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
