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Wooler Trail Half Marathon - 15/11/2026

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About the event:-

Wooler Trail Half Marathon is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park and includes many splendid uninterrupted views to the far horizon and many undulations along the way. The race starts in Wooler before heading towards some of the best views in the country, if not the world. The race is split across two days so why not come up for the whole weekend. The Sunday after the race is party night in Wooler!

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Entry includes:-

  • Bespoke Medal
  • Electronic race timing by TOTS
  • Instant Online results by TOTS
  • Feed stations – water and sweets, more substantial snacks and drinks on longer events
  • Fully marked and marshalled route
  • Medical Cover
  • Free event parking
  • Awards for first 3 male and female finishers
  • Awards for age categories 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
  • Digital photography of event and entrants
  • Chance to purchase bespoke event t-shirt
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This is a challenging Trail Half Marathon with just over 2400 feet of ascent, but the views available are well worth the effort. The half marathon route also offer a challenging run with some of the same great views. All the routes will be marked with tape and signs.

Route and course markings: The course will be marked and flagged and marshals will be on hand at key points in the race. Please remember that navigating the course is your responsibility.

What runners say:-

4.8/5
90 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes
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Race schedule
Sunday, November 15

Registration - Wooler Hostel
07:30 - 08:55

Race briefing - Start area
08:55

Race start - Start area
09:00

Wooler Hostel - Presentations
12:00

Wooler Hostel - Race cut off
13:00

Mandatory kit:-

  • Whistle
  • Head/chest/waist torch
  • Survival blanket
  • Compass
  • Hat and gloves
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Full length leggings
  • Minimum of 500ml water
  • Emergency food/sport bar
  • Personal cup
  • Mobile phone number of the race directors +447734309500 (Tim)
  • Fully charged phone
  • Maps
    • OS Explorer OL16 Recommended
    • Or Download and print this map

Event rules:-

  1. All competitors must be taking part under their own names and numbers. No swapping of numbers or taking part in another’s place will be accepted. If you are found to be taking part in another’s place you will be disqualified.
  2. You must log your number with event marshals at each check point. It is your responsibility to make sure the marshal takes your number.
  3. Any competitor who is deemed unfit to continue by the event directors, marshals or medics will be withdrawn from event. The decision will be FINAL.
  4. Runners must carry all mandatory equipment at all times during the event unless stated otherwise at event Briefing by the event Director. If found to be not carrying the required kit at any time, you will be disqualified.
  5. If you decide to retire from the event you must notify a marshal. You must surrender your event number and you will not be allowed to continue.
  6. Unsporting behaviour (cheating) will not be tolerated and result in immediate disqualification. This includes but not limited to, not carrying mandatory kit at all times, taking short cuts, use of PEDs.
  7. We strongly advise against the using of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs i.e Ibuprofen) during the events, as they are proven to cause harm during endurance events. Doing so against this advice is strictly at the competitor’s risk.
  8. All runners take full responsibility for their own navigation during the event.
  9. You must have your bib number visible at all times or easily accessible to show the Check Point team.
  10. If you do not leave an aid station before the cut off time you will not be allowed to continue for safety, cut-off times will be strictly enforced. If you get to the finish line after the final cut off you will unfortunately not be listed as an official finisher and will not be eligible for awards.
  11. Littering will result in immediate disqualification. We must respect the trails at all times. Some of our events take place in SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest), and securing permission to host events in these areas is very difficult. If you litter you not only jeopardise the events future, but more importantly you jeopardise the area.
  12. Dogs are NOT allowed to take part in the event. They present a trip hazard to other runners and a risk of upsetting livestock of local land owners.
  13. Earphones/headphones may be used, but MUST be taken off head or out of ears completely at certain points.
    1. When you’re approaching a road crossing
    2. When you’re approaching a checkpoint
    3. If you see a marshal in hi-viz anywhere along the event route
    4. On any section of trail narrow enough that you’re in single file
    5. Speakers are not allowed
    6. If you forget about your earphones, and a marshal signals you to remove them, you must do so immediately. If you try to argue the point about your music being turned off, your earphones may be confiscated from you until the event finish, and you also risk being removed from the event for your own safety, i.e. disqualified.
  14. You do not have a right of way priority over any other users of the course, you must respect other users of the course throughout the duration of the event.
  15. The event has an ARC permit number and will be held under ARC rules. We recommend that you make yourself familiar with ARC rules specific to Trail running: http://www.runningclubs.org.uk/rules

Race Registration/HQ

Wooler Hostel,

30 Cheviot Street,

Wooler,

Northumberland,

NE71 6LW

Map for Wooler Hostel

Parking

Wooler Auction Mart,

Berwick Road,

Wooler,

Northumberland,

NE71 6SL

Map for Wooler Auction Mart

Wooler Trail Half Marathon - Course records

Male Category Year Time
Harvey Martin M 2022 01:29:50
Clark Scott M40 2022 01:33:26
James Allan M50 2022 01:49:43
Ray Lugsden M60 2020 01:55:19
Ken Johnson M70 2021 02:47:20
Jonah Cooper Mu18 2023 01:41:02
Female Category Year Time
Laura Jeffrey F 2020 02:00:58
Angela Lawlor F40 2020 02:04:52
Maria Hindmarsh F50 2020 02:13:13
Karen Mather F60 2022 02:29:40
Paula Gardiner F70 2022 03:05:47

Wooler Trail Half Marathon - Check points

CP Name Mile Toilet Cut off Grid reference
0 Start: Wooler Hostel 0.0 09:00 NT988278
1 CP 1 - Yeavering Bell 7.25 11:10 NT916291
2 Finish: Wooler Hostel 14.25 13:00 NT988278

Please click on the links to see the checkpoint on a map view. Checkpoint 1 carries water, sweets and cola. Hot drinks are available at Wooler Hostel.

Wooler Trail Half Marathon - Route

Elevation profile for the Wooler Trail Half Marathon
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