BEYOND DURHAM 2027

Wild Deer Events bring you BEYOND DURHAM on Saturday 18th September 2027 with a Durham city-centre start, stunning trails, and a fully supported running adventure that takes you far beyond the ordinary.

Choose your distance, from a 55km Ultra – a big day out for those ready to go the extra mile, to a 25km Trail run– a scenic and sociable route that’s great for all levels.

Event Location

The BandStand, Durham Riverside, Durham City Centre, DH1 3JU

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Routes

Both routes start beside The BandStand on Durham Riverside, are fully signed and supported, with friendly marshals and feed stations along the way – so all you need to do is focus on the experience.

The 55km route travels along the River Wear and through the City Streets until 3.5 miles where it joins the Old Railway line to Langley Park, Lanchester and then up to Consett. It is there the route heads East on the C2C route across to Stanley and Chester le Street. Runners will finish back along the River Wear and into the City once again. 

25km runners head out of the City before going South along the Railway Line to Langley Moor and Meadowfield. The miles will fly by as you take in Croxdale Wood & Butterby Wood before the final 5km stretch along the River Wear and back into Durham.

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Start Times

There will be a staggered start for all runners.

The 55km waves will be at 5 minute intervals from 8am to 8.30am.

The 25km waves will be at 5 minute intervals from 10am to 10.30am.

Feed Stations

There will be 3 well stocked feed stations on the 55km and 1 well stocked feed station on the 25km.

The 55km feed stations are at 10, 20 and 26 miles approx.

The 25km feed station is at 8 miles. 

Compulsory Kit

We would expect runners to have the following with them:

• Running backpack or vest
• Water/Fluids
• Charged mobile phone with emergency contacts saved (ICE)
• Some food/gels
• Lightweight jacket
• Race Directors contact number saved (Dan Flint - 07843 484 675 or Jordan Bowler – 07428 194 451)

Cut Off

There is a cut off of 6.30pm for the event. Any runners who do not reach the final feed station by 4pm will not be allowed to continue for safety reasons.

Timing

Live chip-timing will be provided by Timing Up North.

The Finish

All finishers will receive:

• Event Medal
• Beyond Merchandise
• Snack & Drink

BEYOND DURHAM is open to everyone and designed to be as welcoming as it is exciting!!