Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027

Join this timed challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run as many laps as you choose over six hours to earn a themed medal and celebrate personal milestones on a scenic trail course.

A flexible time challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km to ultra, Remembrance medals and distance pins. The event features signed trail laps, aid stations, goody bags and a two minute silence.

A MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel on Sun 8 Nov 2026 with pre-entry via SiEntries and on-the-day entry. Minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail races at Slaley Hall in November 2026 include a 10km lap of the estate and a half marathon through Slaley Forest. The event features live chip timing, finishers' medals, on-site parking, and a canicross option.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 Nov 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run with elf hats for children and charity proceeds for Friends of the Hermitage and Braid and Morningside Primary School.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A winter ultra from Ingram Village Hall across the Cheviot hills of about 55 miles, organized by Cold Brew Events with GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit. Licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail on 6 December 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 9K and a three leg relay with chip timing, checkpoints and a memento for finishers.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Take part in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run as many trail laps as you choose to earn a themed medal, goody bag, and a seasonal bobble hat.

A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat, aid stations and a goody bag with vegan options.

A night time fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top covering 6.6 km with 370 m ascent. Unmarked route and off path navigation are required and entrants must show experience and carry extensive mandatory kit.

A winter mountain ultramarathon on Saturday 19 December 2026 around Helvellyn. The unmarked 38 mile route gains about 2000 m and requires navigation skills, self reliance and prior winter hill experience.

A festive trail running event in Chopwell Woods near Gateshead with family one mile, 4 mile and 8 mile courses. Live chip timing, finisher medals and refreshments; one controlled dog per runner allowed.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

A deep winter half marathon (ish) to the summit of Hedgehope and back, held near Ingram Cafe on 9 January 2027. Fully marked and marshalled, part of the Shadowlands Series, with required winter kit and optional entry cover.