Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run
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Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run : Shotley Bridge, County Durham : 18 October 2026
The event offers two waymarked trail distances around Shotley Bridge that showcase moorland ridges, woodland footpaths and reservoir views across County Durham. The 53 km route is circular and includes sections on Derwent Walk, Waskerley Way, and footpaths through Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods.
Distances
- 25 km Trail Run: follows the Ultra route to Rowley Station, descends to Allensford Park, rejoins via Ebchester.
- 53 km Ultra: circular route via Derwent Walk, Waskerley Way, Waskerley and several reservoirs.
There are three feed stations on the 53 km route and one on the 25 km. Stations are stocked with VOOM Nutrition Pocket Rockets, VOOM Hydration and a range of sweet and savoury snacks.
For safety, 53 km entrants must carry a backpack with fluids, a charged mobile phone with ICE contacts saved, food or gels, a lightweight jacket and a headtorch. The 53 km Ultra must be completed within 9.5 hours of daylight. The organisers state this is a running event and is not intended for competitors planning to walk the full route.
Live chip timing is provided. All finishers receive an event medal, a long-sleeved event top, and a drink and snack. Free car parking is available at Shotley Bridge Hospital and Surgery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
