Endurancelife CTS Northumberland
Sand and dunes from Bamburgh — their flattest round.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 58.1 km Ultra | 321 m | 6 m |
| 44.7 km Marathon | 186 m | 4 m |
| 21.1 km Half Marathon | 46 m | 2 m |
| 10K | 24 m | 2 m |
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TRP grade · E2·T2
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
This file is from a previous running and the course may have changed since. If you are navigating with it, get the current version from Endurancelife first.
What you’re in for
Bamburgh, with the castle above you, and then sweeping sand, rolling dunes, rocky cliffs and the islands offshore. The flattest coastal series race apart from Suffolk: the 36-mile ultra has only 1,631 ft of climb, and the going is sand and dune rather than rock. That makes it fast and it also makes it hard work underfoot. Fully marked, no navigation.
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Train for it: routes near the start
Routes starting within 20 km of Bamburgh, Northumberland, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
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How to enter
Sat, 20 Feb 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The CTS Northumberland offers 4 distances: 10K (6.2 miles), Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles), Marathon (44.7 km / 27.8 miles), Ultra (58.1 km / 36.1 miles).