Forestburn Fell Race
Forestburn is a short fell race scheduled for 9 August 2026 in England, on the Northumberland / Durham border. The course covers approximately 5.6 km with about 150 m of climb.
The venue is the Gate Pub on the B6342, four miles south of Rothbury, postcode NE61 4PS, grid reference NZ067963. Minimum age for participants is 15. Teams are not permitted and there are no junior races.
Entry is available on the day at the announcer's caravan; the on-day entry fee is £1.00. The event holds a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA.
The race is organised as part of the Simonside Country Fair, a traditional show with activities and attractions for families.
Race Details
- Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
- Time: 14:00
- Distance: 5.6 km
- Climb: 150 m
- Venue: Gate Pub, B6342, Rothbury, NE61 4PS
- Location: Simonside Hills, Northumberland / Durham, England
Entry Information
- Entry on day: Yes
- Entry fee: £1.00
- Pre-entry: No
Records
- Male record: C Coe - 00:18:00 - 2014
- Female record: K Robertson - 00:20:21 - 2014