Trail Blazer - Dam Busters

APR

19

2026

A brand-new trail running experience in the scenic North Pennines. Choose a 10K or Half Marathon course past moors and dams, starting from the remote Blackton Grange Estate. This event welcomes runners aged 16 and over to explore the rugged landscape.

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Middleton-in-Teesdale, North East (England)

Website Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event Overview

Trail Blazer - Dam Busters is a new trail running event organized by Heart & Soul Racing. It takes place on the Pennine Way within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course features terrain including moors, dams, and rugged trails.

Location

The event starts and finishes at the Blackton Grange Estate, near Barnard Castle in County Durham. The location is remote, approximately 20 minutes by road west of Barnard Castle. Public transport to the area is extremely limited.

Distances

Participants can choose between two distances:

10 km
Half Marathon

Both races are open to entrants aged 16 and over.

Logistics

Due to the rural setting, driving is the recommended mode of transport. Car sharing with other participants is encouraged to reduce environmental impact. Registration prices for the event start from £27.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

Trail Blazer Dam Buster Half Marathon

10 km

Trail Blazer Dam Buster 10km