Urban Trail Series
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About the race
The Branches & Bays 10 km is part of the Urban Trail Series organised by Trail Outlaws. The route starts at Noses Point in Seaham and passes through Hawthorn Dene, a woodland managed by Durham Wildlife Trust and the National Trust, before running along the coastal bays of Hawthorn Hive and The Blast Beach. The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest SSSI.
The course features approximately 660 feet of ascent and 620 feet of descent and has a race cut off of 2 hours. The route is fully marked and marshalled at key points, but navigation remains the responsibility of each competitor. Shoes suitable for the ground conditions are mandatory.
Entry benefits listed for this event include a bespoke medal, electronic race timing and instant online results provided by TOTS, feed stations offering water and sweets, medical cover, free event parking, digital event photography and the option to purchase a bespoke event t shirt. Awards are given to the first three male and female finishers and to age category winners in 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 ranges.
Event rules require visible bib numbers, logging at checkpoints, and respect for course users and the SSSI. Earphones are permitted but must be removed at road crossings, checkpoints, near marshals and on narrow single file sections. Dogs and speakers are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
