An inquest into the death of a County Durham runner is set to open nearly two years after she was found dead in a remote area of Teesdale.
The inquest into 23-year-old Jenny Hall, from Tow Law, is due to open at Crook Coroners Court on Tuesday, November 10.
Jenny was reported missing in February 2025 after going out for a run. Her body was recovered five days later, on February 23, following extensive searches.
Jenny Hall, 23, from Tow Law (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY)
The inquest had previously been delayed while officials reviewed the medical cause of her death.
In July 2026, Durham and Darlington Coroners' Office confirmed Jenny's cause of death was still under review, 17 months after her body was found.
Mountain rescue teams worked "around the clock" to search between Eggleston and Stanhope and bring Jenny home.
Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team at the search for County Durham woman Jenny Hall (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
Her red Ford Focus was found parked on the B6278 as officers investigated her disappearance, checking mobile phone pings, her smartwatch and running apps, but found no leads.
Her death was later ruled as non-suspicious.
Friends and family paid tribute to the much-loved runner, remembering her as bright and fiercely independent.
Jenny, 23, from Tow Law (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY)
Durham Fell Runners said: "Jenny was a well-loved member of our running club; a beautiful person inside and out, a bright spark, fiercely independent, and a joy to be around.
"We would like to extend a huge thanks to the Mountain Rescue teams and the police who worked so tirelessly to find her.
"She will be forever in our minds.
"Sending our deepest condolences to all Jenny’s family and friends."
Search efforts to find missing Jenny Hall (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
Jenny's training partner Mariagrazia Panaccio described her as "a truly wonderful amazing girl, and fittest woman I have ever met.
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"It was fun, joy, laughter training with you.
"I have been so lucky to get given the chance to share part of my life with you. I will treasure those memories in my heart forever. We will miss you, Jenny Hall.
"Wherever you are I hope you get to do the things you loved the most, monkey girl."