- Thu 21 May 2026
09:30
All ages
£105-£135
- 5 days trail running
Event overview
Come and join Day 1 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
Dun Holm refers to the historical name for the city of Durham. It combines the Old English word "dun" meaning hill, and the Old Norse word "holm" meaning island or land in a river!
So whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area or you fancy going for a run along the River Wear, which includes views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you!
The medal will feature the Dun Cow statue and various place names around the City.
How it works
- This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
- You have full control over the distance you want to run
- The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
- A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km
- You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like
- There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
- Complete 3 laps for a half marathon
- 6 laps for a marathon
- 7 or more for an ultra
- 50km distance available
- Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
- Receive a Durham- themed medal and goody bag
- Special distance pins for half marathon and up
This event is part of Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
Shoe type
Trail shoes.
Ability level
All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.
Special event
If the event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th, etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.
- Bag storage
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Paid parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Durham Amateur Rowing Club
Green Lane
Old Elvet
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3JU
UK
Race HQ
Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Bag drop is near the start and finish area.
Parking
There is nearby free on-street parking or pay and display city centre parking.
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Mostly traffic free
- Multiple laps
- Out and back
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
Overview
The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is classified as a trail run. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required.
Headphones
Headphones are allowed.
- Goody bag
- Medal
Medals & pins
As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of the incredible themed medals.
There are also distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are the Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.
Goody bag
You earned the calories after all, so all finishers get a goody bag. As well as the standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, there is also a fabulous vegan goody bag for the vegan runners.
Aid table
There is a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available.
- All ages
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Series discount
Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 days prior to the event with full race day information.
Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£105.00
Entry fee
£135.00
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