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Race Guide
The Pastures parkrun
Date / Time
Length
3.13 miles (5.0 km)
Description
The Pastures parkrun is free but you must register in advance on the parkrun website.
The whole course is off road on grass pasture and has outstanding views of the Castle and surrounding countryside. It follows a field fence and returns alongside the River Aln. Being entirely on grass the course can be run in either trail shoes or road shoes although after inclement weather trail shoes would be preferable. Due to the terrain, the course is only suitable for off-road buggies/wheelchairs.
Alternative Course The alternative course, which will be used when cattle are grazing and is situated in the field next to the regular course. It can be accessed through the same gate. It is also a three lap course run on a grass field.The course is undulating and has an overall elevation gain of 16 metres on each lap.
Type of Race
Cross-Country
Venue
The Pastures, Lion Bridge, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NG
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