Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

A scenic 15 km race in Moffat featuring a long climb and a steep stony section followed by a 4.6 mile descent into town. Junior races and a tots dash are included, with optional shirts and finisher mementoes.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only vertical K style race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent to a trig point near Helvellyn. It is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026.

A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent, mandatory climbing experience and a pre selection entry process; includes GPS tracking, a marked course and a post race meal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 3700 m of ascent. The course follows Lake District paths and exposed ridges including Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and is classed as a Skyrunning UK Sky Extra.

A technical 29 km sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The fully marked course features manned checkpoints, a feed station, electronic timing and a safety team.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that runs over the landform and surrounding countryside. The course uses stone paths, soft trails and forest tracks and includes a water station and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale including Great Shunner Fell, to be completed in 22 hours. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 250 places, and electronic trackers are mandatory.

A remote trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, passing Bowes Castle, Blackton Reservoir and Goldsborough Carr. The exposed route includes boggy sections, tree roots and a stream crossing, and minimum kit is required.

Flat two-lap 5 mile trail race at Ashington Community Woods with traffic-free paths, limited to 125 runners. Finishers receive a gift and chocolate and £1 of each fee supports Friends of the Woods.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

An evening trail event at Aske Hall near Richmond featuring 5km, 10km and a 5km walk across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. The single lap course is marked and may be muddy; basic facilities and a water station are provided.

Trail running and walking through the private Aske Hall estate on 23 July 2026 with 5km and 10km options, marked courses, finishers food options and an optional coaster medal.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.