Coal Line Ultra
Info: This event has been cancelled.
| Entry Fee | £50.00 |
For years the fabled black diamond fuelled the local economy and took the north east from a poor outpost of England to a regional powerhouse that lit the fire of the industrial revolution. The saying “taking coals to Newcastle” was a pun based on the prevalence of the fuel in the area. The precious cargo was dug up in countless mines across the region and transported to the rivers which were teaming with boats on their travels. One of the main lines used in this transportation was the track from Crawleyside Bank all the way the the Staithes on the Tyne. It’s a marvel of engineering in a time before computers. Nowadays it’s known as the Derwent Walk and the Waskerley Way and forms part of the C2C route for riders and is a very popular walking track.
Running Circles invite you to take part in this 41 mile ultra on this historic trail. It’s quite simple, register and pick up your tracker from Pedalling Squares cafe early on race day and then set off from the cafe at 8am. All participants will be taken round to the start of the Derwent Walk near Blaydon rugby club for a mass start. Every runner will be tracked so friends and family can follow the action live at home are whilst sipping coffee if the cafe. It's an out and back race with the turnaround point being the cafe at the top of Crawleyside bank. Then it's literally down hill all the way home!
Water points available on route plus you are welcome to have your own support crew. T-shirt, bespoke medal, category prizes, coffee and a pat on the back when you finish. 50 places available.
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