4 July-6 July 2026 – Rat Race, 100 Mile Ultra Marathon Bamburgh castle to Edinburgh castle.
With no qualifying times needed, no barriers to entry, a walker friendly 2.5mph completion pace, fully waymarked routes, fully supported in event logistics and fully stocked pit stops. The Rat Race team are here to help you go the distance and support you to this bucket list finish line, no matter your pace or background.
tarting beneath the breathtaking silhouette of Bamburgh Castle, and finishing in the historic heart of Edinburgh, this fully supported adventure is a coast-to-city journey like no other. Along the way, you’ll cross ancient paths, rolling coastlines, wild moorland and peaceful villages as you tick off a truly iconic ultra-distance.
But this isn’t just about distance, it’s about doing things differently. At Rat Race, we believe in making big adventures accessible. That’s why this route is waymarked, fully supported, and set at a pace that allows everyone to take part. There are no strict cut-offs. No pressure. Just a commitment to get you to the finish line, whatever your pace.
The inaugural event in 2025 saw a 65% completion rate, the highest of any 100-mile event in the UK and in 2026 we’re determined to help you raise that even higher.
Registration location: Bamburgh Pavilion NE69 7DB. Friday 12:00 – 20:00 there is no Registration available Saturday you must register for this event in person on Friday.
Start location: Bamburgh Castle Saturday 07:00
Finish location: Princes Street Gardens next to Edinburgh Castle
Excellent park, easy to get to, will definitely recommend to friends and family and will return in the future.
Loved our holiday here. Was pretty much perfect for us with small children. Have already booked to return twice in the summer.
Having previously mainly stayed at Parkdean Caravan Parks on the south coast I was unsure what to expect, we were delighted with the caravan we stayed in, much better than previous holidays, so clean and spacious, and a great price. Really felt comfortable and safe, which as a single mum of 11 and 13 year old lads is always my concern, so thank you very much for a perfect holiday.
We love this park as the caravans are excellent and always well maintained and of course the Northumberland coast is beautiful.
Thank-you very much for an enjoyable stay. It has been my favourite camping trip. I loved the adult only camp area. Highly recommended to friends.
Nice park in an excellent location for touring Northumberland. Good facilities and friendly staff.
We hired your BBQ hut and what a fab idea it was! Kids loved it, it was a fab little experience.
Excellent staff. Very welcoming! They keep a very close eye on all aspects of the park and take immediate action to attend to any problems which arise.
We absolutely love this place and will definitely return.
Exceptionally clean shower block and very helpful friendly staff.
We very much enjoyed the campsite. The kitchen area for wigwam users was a great touch and made a huge difference to our dining options. All public areas well maintained and clean.
Superb place and facility. I’ve never been to Northumberland, and now will be returning back for the third time in 9 months (even though you are 360 miles away from me).
