How far is the Durham Coastal Half Marathon?

The Durham Coastal Half Marathon is one distance: Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles).

How much climbing is in the Durham Coastal Half Marathon?

The Half Marathon has 337 m of ascent.

How hard is the Durham Coastal Half Marathon?

Half Marathon: Moderate. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the Durham Coastal Half Marathon course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

What are the cut-offs for the Durham Coastal Half Marathon?

Overall time limits — Half Marathon: 4h.

Can I download the Durham Coastal Half Marathon route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Durham Coastal Half Marathon?

Sun, 27 Jun 2027, 10:00. Not open yet.

Trail Outlaws Durham Coastal Half Marathon

Noses Point, SeahamSun, 27 Jun 2027

Point-to-point half on the Durham Coast cliff path and denes

21.1 km

13.1 miles

337 m ascent

16 m per km

4h cut-off

11:23/km to make it

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The course

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MODERATE

TRP grade · E2

4h cut-off, which needs 11:23/km

35 checkpoints

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What you’re in for

A demanding off-road half marathon along the Durham Coast path, formerly run by the National Trust. The route mixes gently rolling cliff-top running with steep drops into and climbs out of a series of denes, including the woods of Hawthorn Dene, and there are around 320 steps along the way. Total climbing is close to 500m. It starts from Noses Point in Seaham and finishes further down the coast, with a free shuttle bus back to the start and parking at Spectrum Business Park. The course is taped and marshalled with two checkpoints, and there is a 4-hour limit.

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How to enter

Sun, 27 Jun 2027 · Not open yet

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Common questions

: The Durham Coastal Half Marathon is one distance: Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles).
: The Half Marathon has 337 m of ascent.
: Half Marathon: Moderate. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
: Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Durham Coastal Half Marathon. Trail Outlaws confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — Half Marathon: 4h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Durham Coastal Half Marathon. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Trail Outlaws race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Sun, 27 Jun 2027, 10:00. Not open yet.