Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile Entry, Date & Race Guide

Chester-le-Street, North East, UK

Open

Next race

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Location

Chester-le-Street, North East

Distance

5 Mile

Surface

Mixed

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Entries for the 2026 Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile are currently open.

Verified 6 June 2026

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Sun, 16 Aug 2026

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Start time

09:30

Status

Open

Race overview

About Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile

The Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs feature a 5-mile route through the grounds of Lambton Estate near Chester-le-Street in County Durham. The mixed-terrain course combines woodland tracks, grassy sections and firm estate paths, offering runners the opportunity to explore an area that is not normally open to the public.

Set against the backdrop of the historic Lambton Estate and its surrounding parkland, the route showcases a mixture of natural scenery and estate landscapes. The event forms part of a wider trail running series that also includes 10-mile and 15-mile distances, allowing runners to experience the estate over a range of route lengths.

The race is also Canicross-friendly, making it one of the few trail events in the region that welcomes runners accompanied by a dog on a lead.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile 2026 entry open?

Entries for the 2026 Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile are currently open.

When is Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile?

Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

How can you enter Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile?

Entry is currently available through general entry.

What is the Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs 5 Mile course like?

The Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs feature a 5-mile route through the grounds of Lambton Estate near Chester-le-Street in County Durham. The mixed-terrain course combines woodland tracks, grassy sections and firm estate paths, offering runners the opportunity to explore an area that is not normally open to the public.

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