Heart & Soul Racing
Next Race: 19/04/2026
Blackton Grange Estate Balderhead, Barnard Castle DL12 9UX
Next Race: 19/04/2026
Blackton Grange Estate Balderhead, Barnard Castle DL12 9UX
Trail Blazer: The Dam Busters Edition – Blackton Grange Estate
Set in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the legendary Pennine Way, this brand-new race from Heart & Soul Racing brings our signature community, energy, and wild trails to one of the UK’s most iconic landscapes.
Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon, both starting from the stunning Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect moors, dams, and rugged trails that showcase everything we love about running in nature.
You don’t need to be a Spine Race veteran to take this on, just bring your sense of adventure and join the HSR community for a day of pure trail joy.
Getting There
Blackton Grange Estate sits in the heart of the North Pennines, around 20 minutes west of Barnard Castle. It’s a remote, beautiful spot — so please plan ahead.
From the North: Follow the A1(M) south to the A66 (Scotch Corner). Head west towards Barnard Castle, then follow signs for Cotherstone and Baldersdale. Blackton Grange Estate is signposted from there.
From the South: Take the A1(M) north to the A66 (Scotch Corner), then follow the same route via Barnard Castle and Cotherstone.
Due to the rural location, public transport is extremely limited, so driving is recommended. To reduce our environmental impact, we strongly encourage car sharing — link up with fellow runners via our event page or club groups if you can.