Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027

A midweek fell race on Howgills terrain, the senior course is about 13 km with 914 m ascent, run to FRA AM rules with mandatory kit and safety cut-offs; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

Trail races at Forcett Hall on a historic estate, offering 5 km, 10 km (two laps) and a 5 km walk over pasture, tracks and woodland; trail shoes recommended and places are limited to 200 entrants.

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.

Traverse the scenic Cleveland Hills in this 77.3 km ultra marathon from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood Bay. Runners have 15 hours to complete the course featuring over 1700 meters of ascent through North Yorkshire.

Gowbarrow Round is a 7.6 km fell race in the Lake District on Sat 20 Jun 2026. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and a minimum age of 16. The event is based at The Royal Hotel, Dockray, and carries FRA permit insurance.

A seven hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham with fully signed laps and multiple distance options. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and there are aid tables, goody bags and distance pins.

A 7 hour trail Time Challenge on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Durham along the River Wear with cathedral views. Distances range from a 3 km minimum up to marathon, 50 km and ultra, with medals, pins and goody bags for finishers.

A trail running event in Teesdale on 21 June 2026 offering 3.5, 9 and 15 mile marked courses with marshals, aid stations, finish mementos and post-run yoga, held from the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

An 8.8 km fell race near Haweswater in the Lake District with 244 m of climb, open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is on the day for £5 and the race is part of the Bampton Village Sports Day and Fete.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh on 21 June 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides on mainly grassy ground. Organised by Cancer Research UK; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies..

A 4.7 mile handicapped race from Oxton to Lauder on 23 June 2026 with off road and road sections. Entry includes bus transport and a full buffet and entries close 19 June 2026.

Trail runs at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes with live chip timing and canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative and a drink; on-site parking is very limited.

A 50th anniversary fell race from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back, about 6.2 km with 211 m of ascent. Entry fees support the local mountain rescue team and the minimum age is 18.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Herrington Country Park with tarmac, gravel and grassy sections, and climbs, crawls and slides. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A championship counter in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, the Blencathra Fell Race is an 'AM' course of 13K with 825m ascent where the classic route is enforced and navigation and mountain-craft skills are required.

A chip timed, approximately 10 km race through the private Mulgrave Estate with coastal views and a start and finish at Mulgrave Castle. Proceeds support Mulgrave Community Sports Association and each finisher receives a bespoke memento.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

A point-to-point charity run across Teesside on 28 June 2026, starting at Brass Monkey Stokesley and finishing in Saltburn with pub regroup stops and a beach sauna. 100 percent of proceeds go to The Teesside Charity.