FOUR RESERVOIRS ULTRA TRAIL RUNS 2026

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run! 🌄
📅 Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
📍 Location: Macmillan Cancer Information And Support Service, Consett, DH8 0, United Kingdom

Prepare for an exhilarating adventure as the Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run returns in 2026 from Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham! This stunning course showcases the breathtaking landscapes of County Durham, featuring:

• Spectacular views 🌅
• Sweeping moorland 🌾
• Inviting woodland trails 🌳
• Four remarkable reservoirs 💧

Race Options:

🌟 25km Trail Run

• Follows the Ultra route until Rowley Station
• Descends beside the A68 to Allensford Park
• Rejoins Ultra runners through Ebchester, Hamsterley & Derwent Walk

🌟 53km Ultra Trail Run

• Circular route from Shotley Bridge via:
  • Derwent Walk & Waskerley Way
  • Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw & Hisehope Reservoirs
  • Road section through Muggleswick with stunning views
  • Footpaths of Derwent Gorge & Muggleswick Woods
  • Return via Ebchester, Hamsterley & the Derwent Walk line

Feed Stations

• 3 feed stations on the 53km Ultra 🚰🍏
• 1 feed station on the 25km
• Each station stocked with VOOM Nutrition Pocket Rockets, hydration, and a variety of sweet & savory snacks.

Mandatory Kit List

Runners for the 53km must carry:

• Backpack with fluids
• Charged mobile phone with ICE contacts saved
• Food/gels
• Lightweight jacket
• Headtorch (required if finishing after 5pm)

Start Times

• Open start window: 7:30am – 8:00am
• Cut-Off Times: 53km Ultra must be finished within 9.5 hours of daylight. Remember, this is a running event, not suitable for walkers! 🏃‍♀️💨

Timing

• Live chip-timing provided by Timing Up North.

Finish Line

All finishers will be rewarded with:

• Event Medal 🏅
• Long-sleeved event top 👕
• Drinks & snacks 🍹🍪

Parking

• FREE car parking at Shotley Bridge Hospital & Surgery! 🚗

This is your chance to embark on a true County Durham adventure! From moorland ridges to hidden trails and accommodating views of the reservoirs, this event promises to be one of the most scenic and challenging trail runs in the North East!

👉 Learn More & Register Here