Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2025-2026

Event location and overview The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs take place on 15 March 2026 at Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick NE66 2LA. The runs start and finish outside the castle and follow trails that pass through Hulne Park, Priory, and pa..

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills on 21 March 2026. Expect rugged trails, 2700 m of ascent and stunning scenery for a truly memorable endurance challenge.

Run The Pendulum 2026 in the wild Cheviot Hills, an 11 mile timed trail climbing 3,689 ft that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. Expect epic highland views, mountain rescue support and medals for finishers.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an adventurous 80 km ultra along Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay with 1,600 m of ascent. Mapped routes, support stops and a self sufficient ethos make for a scenic, testing day.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged uplands, the iconic Nine Standards and a warm finish below Ri..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

MindOverMoors The OG! is a scenic 10 km trail race through the North Yorkshire Moors on 4 April 2026, with challenging climbs and one midroute aid station. Entries are limited to 200 and a share of fees supports mental health charity.

CBTE The Charm Bracelet 10k is a trail running event based at Skinningrove Community Centre, Saltburn-by-the-Sea (TS13 4BH). The route covers about 7.4 miles with around 890 feet of ascent, offering a coastal, cliff-top course along the nor..

Enjoy scenic 10k or half marathon trail routes from Stanhope through moorland and woodland in the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark. Waymarked courses, feed stations, finish food and a bespoke memento with wildflower seeds make it a memo..

Tackle the 35th Allendale Challenge, a scenic but tough 26 mile loop in the North Pennines that raises funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Expect rugged terrain, great views and chip timing for extra safety and accurate finish times.

Experience dramatic coastal running on the CBTE The Charm Bracelet Marathon, a rugged route from Redcar to Whitby on 12 April 2026. Varied underfoot and cliff top views await, with a friendly 10 hour cutoff welcoming walkers.

Experience a stunning coastal trail from Redcar to the fishing village of Staithes, with sandy beaches, cliff paths and sweeping sea views. This challenging 14 mile route over varied terrain rewards runners with unforgettable scenery and a..

Swainby Sweep is a scenic trail race in the North York Moors offering 7 miles and 16 miles routes with reservoir and moorland views. Well marked trails, feed stations and village HQ make it a classic moorland challenge.

RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run takes place at RAF Spadeadam. It offers two off-road routes: 14 miles and 11 km, open to competitors aged 16 and over. The course runs on an active RAF station, with views of launch platforms, military eq..

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Tackle the scenic Gibside 5 km or 10 km trail through gardens, woodland and open countryside on the expansive National Trust estate. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, bespoke medal and Wild Deer merchandise for all finishers.

Event The Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon is a new ultra event scheduled for Saturday 2 May 2026. It is organised by Blast Running and runs from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The race is fully marked and follows the historic pi..

Take on the CBTE Esk Valley Epic, a scenic 36 mile ultramarathon that loops the Esk Valley Walk from Glaisdale with about 4,487 ft of climbing. Expect wild moorland, coastal views and a festival atmosphere at the finish.

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The..