The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run – Sunday 18th October 2026

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham returns for the FINAL TIME in October 2026. In 2027 we have a new ULTRA RUN to launch so keep your eyes peeled for that one.

Carefully designed to showcase the very best of County Durham, the course offers spectacular views, sweeping moorland, woodland trails, and of course… four reservoirs!

Event Location

Shotley Bridge, County Durham

Google Maps Location – Click here

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Distances

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 views over Derwent Reservoir

Footpaths of Derwent Gorge & Muggleswick Woods

Return via Ebchester, Hamsterley & the Derwent Walk line

Route Maps

25km Route - Click here

53km Route - Click here

Feed Stations

3 feed stations on the 53km Ultra

1 feed station on the 25km

All stations stocked with:

VOOM Nutrition Pocket Rockets

VOOM Hydration

Plus a range of sweet & savoury snacks

Mandatory Kit List

For safety, all 53km runners must carry:

Backpack with fluids

Charged mobile phone with ICE contacts saved

Food/gels

Lightweight jacket

Headtorch (required if finishing after 5pm)

Start Times

Start window: 7:30am – 8:00am for the 55km, 9:00am - 9.30am for the 25km

Cut-Off Times

53km Ultra must be completed within 9.5 hours of daylight

This is a running event and is not suitable for those intending to walk the full route

Timing

Live chip-timing provided by Timing Up North.

The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

Event Medal

Event T-shirt

Drinks & snacks

Parking

FREE car parking at Shotley Bridge Hospital & Surgery

A True County Durham Adventure!

From moorland ridges to wooded gorges, and from hidden trails to breathtaking reservoir views — this is one of the most scenic and challenging Ultra trail runs in the North East. It is also one of the best value for money endurance runs around.

Description supplied by the event organiser.