Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast | Half Marathon

Teams

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It's easy to create a team...

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

Start times

• 06:30 | Full marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 06:30
• 08:00 | Half marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 08:00

Difficulty

Flat with easy terrain.

Most people can expect to complete the full marathon Mighty Hike between 7 and 12 hours, and between 4 and 6 hours for the half marathon depending on terrain and ability.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Route highlights

Along this stunning route, you'll experience:

• Alnwick Castle - a historic landmark steeped in rich heritage.
• Craster Harbour - a charming fishing village with breathtaking coastal views.
• Dunstanburgh Castle - a dramatic ruin where history meets the rugged beauty of the Northumberland coastline.

Terrain

This hike is all on well made coastal paths and pavements. It follows a river first before heading to the coast, with barely any elevation change.

Event HQ

The Pastures
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1NQ
UK

How to get there

The Pastures at Alnwick Castle are accessible by foot, bike or vehicle. It is a 15 minute walk from the centre of Alnwick to the start line.

Parking for the full marathon is at the start at The Pastures, Alnwick Castle which can be found at Denwick Bridge B1340, NE66 2QP. Parking at the finish is at Glebe Field, Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, NE69 7AE.

Free shuttle buses will run from the finish to the start before the hike and in the afternoon after the hike.

Parking for the half marathon is at the start at The Pastures, Alnwick Castle which can be found at Denwick Bridge B1340, NE66 2QP. Free shuttle buses will run from the finish back to the start in the afternoon.

You can book parking and shuttle buses when you register.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is readily available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues. 

Included

• Your free Macmillan technical hiking t-shirt
• Mighty Hike Facebook group
• A clearly marked route
• Expert mountain leaders
• Free professional photos to remember your incredible achievement
• A fresh buffet lunch, plus a hot meal to finish if you’re doing the full marathon
• Regular pit stops with plenty of snacks and refreshments
• A Mighty medal
• A glass of bubbly to celebrate crossing the finish

Useful resources

• Fundraising resources
• Fundraising toolkit
• Training and preparation zone
• Decathlon discount
• Mighty event day resources
• Post-hike photos, results, iTAB

The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna

I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa

All the support was amazing! This was our first marathon and one of the most rewarding and emotional experiences I've had. Andi

The volunteers at the pit stop were super friendly, the selection of snacks was fantastic, the stewards along the way were full of smiles and encouraging words, and the finish was brilliantly set up (the food was delicious!) I've done other charity half marathon walks before and they didn't even come close to this as far as organisation and support is concerned. Claire

What a truly incredible day that was. EVERYTHING has been thought of by the organisers. To all the beautiful people I met during the course of the day, thank you for sharing your amazing stories and general banter. It made the whole experience so enjoyable, and the end very emotional. Gary

Amazing day with my sisters doing our first Mighty hike! Was tough going but the organisation and help was second to none. All the food and snacks and encouragement from everyone was awesome. Lynsey

I can't get over how well organised this was today. The event team were amazing from start to finish and really looked after every one. The pit stops were fantastic, food was gorgeous and the smiles and cheers of support helped to push us through. Thanks so much for making it so special. Rosemary

Thank you for the amazing organisation of today’s event. Nothing bad could be said. Big shout out to my Macmillan Nurses Christina, Astra and Helen. Life wouldn’t have been the same without you. Michelle

Another fantastic Mighty Hike, loved it from start to finish. No other event is so well organised, from the welcome to the personalised finish line. Thank you for having us. Kate

Thank you to all the lovely marshalls and event organisers for an incredible day. The views were unforgettable and it was so great to chat to the kind and friendly people we met along the way. We'll definitely be back! What a buzz crossing that finish line! Kaija

Single use plastics

• There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
• Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
• The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

• A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
• All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
• There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

• The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
• Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

The Mighty impact

Macmillan is needed now more than ever. With every mile you walk and pound you raise, they can be there to provide vital services for people who need it most.

• 3.5 million people

  There are almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK today who urgently need support from Macmillan.

• 35,000 hikers

  You’ll be joining an incredible community of Mighty Hikers across the UK, coming together to make a difference.

• £250 pledge

  By raising £250, you’ll be helping Macmillan provide vital cancer services, research and campaign to achieve better cancer care, and support the cancer workforce.

• Over £70 million

  Since 2015, Mighty Hikers have raised an incredible £70 million to help people living with cancer.

How to fundraise

There are so many fun and easy ways to reach your £250 pledge, from fundraising games to sponsorship forms, Macmillan has got you covered. It's time to kick-start your fundraising for Macmillan!

Resources

• 26 fundraising tips
• Team fundraising guide
• Fundraise while you shop
• Recycling for good causes
• WhatsApp messaging
• Sponsorship form
• Sponsor a mile poster
• Guess My Time poster

Teams

There is a £250 fundraising pledge per hiker however a team may have a joint fundraising target and joint fundraising page. This means the overall goal is shared.

eg. a team of 4 will have a target of £1000. 

Tips

14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Entry fees