Red Kite Trail Race
Info: New entries for this event closed on Saturday 29th July 2023 at 18:30.
| UKA Member | £10.00 | |
| Non Member | £12.00 |
Come and discover one of County Durham's best hidden secrets.
This is a challenging off-road trail race, of roughly 8 miles, hosted by Derwent Valley Trail Runners and taking place in the beautiful Derwent Valley, home to the famous Red Kite. The race starts from the Dipton Jubilee Centre (DH9 9DR) and the course will be fully marked. You will also be looked after by our super-friendly marshals. The terrain is a mixture of interesting trails, twisting and turning through ancient woodland, rocky underfoot in parts, with a small section of fast paths and including a stream crossing.
Due to ongoing works in the valley, the route has once again changed since last year, but remains challenging and stunning.
A gpx file of the route can be found here: download gpx
This is not a walking event and may contain a few hills…
The race is open to those aged 18 and over only.
On the day entries will be allowed, subject to availability. No deferrals or refunds will be offered and there will be no waiting list operated this year. However, substitutions will be allowed up to the closing date of entries. This is a straightforward process and enables entrants to administer this themselves.
We will also be running a night-time race this year, and a discount is available to those who sign up for both events at the same time. The route is yet to be finalised but is expected to be similar to the daytime race.
Rather than t-shirts, entrants have the opportunity to purchase uniquely designed slate coasters, which build to a matching set for those entering both the daytime and night-time events.
Free car parking is available at Dipton Jubilee Centre, Collierly Primary School and Dipton Surgery. Spaces are not unlimited so we would strongly encourage car sharing, wherever possible, to ensure minimal impact on local residents and any potential ill will for future events.
Numbers are to be collected from the Jubilee Centre at registration, which opens at 9am. The race starts at 10am, with a cut-off of two and a half hours, and presentations will be made at 12pm. Medical support will be available, and refreshments will be provided on the course (around the half-way mark).
Refreshments will also be available after the race, at the Jubilee Centre.
Club Charity This year, the committee has agreed to support PACT House Stanley, charity number 1172612, which is a hub for community access to help reduce isolation, support people with well-being, address and support local people in poverty. All donations would be very welcome.
Permit number 5772
Fastest winning times
Route 1 (anti-clockwise)
Men: 53:24 (David Best - Blackhill Bounders)
Ladies: 1:03:35 (Gemma Bradley - Saltwell Harriers)
Route 2 (clockwise)
Men: 54:27 (Stephen Gibson -Derwent Valley Trail Runners)
Ladies: 1:03:30 (Joanna Beckett - Crook & District Athletic Club)
Route 3 (clockwise)
Men: 53:14 (Steve Rankin - Sunderland Harriers & AC)
Ladies: 1:07:40 (Kathryn Brennan - Washington Running Club)
Route 4 (clockwise)
Men: TBC
Ladies: TBC
By entering the race, you agree to be photographed during the race, with the images used as part of the Red Kite Trail Race facebook page or other promotional material for the race.
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