Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2025-2026

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on Helvellyn is a 28 km skyrace across knife edge ridges, scree descents and hands on scrambles. It requires proven mountain running and climbing experience and rewards finishers with an epic Lake District alpine..

Experience the dramatic Lake District on the St Sunday Sky Race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. This 29 km mountain course with 2050 m ascent offers classic sky race terrain and technical trails, plus a finisher's wild flower seed medal.

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards is a 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB, starting and finishing in Allendale, Northumberland. The route follows Isaac’s Tea Trail from Allendale via Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead, returning to..

Run 36 miles along the Esk Valley Way across the North York Moors from Castleton to Whitby Abbey for a rugged, scenic challenge with live GPS tracking and checkpoints. Limited to 100 entries.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon, a 13.1 miles trail through the Derwent Valley with 1666 ft of ascent. Finish with photography, music and a finisher T shirt plus cash prizes for top finishers.

Lambton Castle Trail Runs : 16 August 2026 The event takes place at Lambton Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4PW, on 16 August 2026. The estate is privately owned and normally closed to the public. Distances offered: 5 miles -..

Event overview The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is scheduled for 16 August 2026. The event distance is 13.65 miles. It starts and finishes at Morland Village Hall (CA10 3AS), near Penrith. Entry requires registration with SiEntries. Entries o..

Tidal Trails : South Shields, 16 August 2026 Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running festival taking place in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event includes an event village with music, live entertainment, beach games, activities, an..

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping..

Take part in the Eyemouth Twilight 5K on 28 August 2026, a chip timed certified seaside run with Scott's Mini Fun Runs for kids. All finishers receive medals, a goodie bag and a Giacopazzi's gelato.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximate..

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

The The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel Trail Running Event will take place in Hexham on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Event overview The Blencathra Marathon is a fell and trail marathon held on Sunday 6 September 2026. The route is approximately 26.4 miles with 5875 ft of ascent and is described as taking place on mountain terrain. The event starts and fin..

Test your endurance on the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks with 70 km or an optional 100 km route from Hawes. Expect rugged limestone trails, superb views and full race support for a classic northern fell ultra.

Take on a scenic 50 km fell race over Pen y Ghent from Hawes, with Ranger support and hot soup at aid stations. Limited to 50 entries, this intimate ultra serves pasta and hot drinks at the finish and awards an eco coaster medal.

Event overview The event takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026 at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3AH. Registration opens 26/09/2025 and closes 17/09/2026. 5 km (11+) 10 km (13+) Half Marathon (15+) Standard entry prices listed..

Pilgrims Ultra on 26 September 2026 launches from Holy Island and offers 50k, 100k and 100 mile options along the scenic St Oswalds Way. Expect coastal views, Hadrian's Wall countryside, full tracking and finisher T shirt and medal.

Take on the rugged Pennine Way and coastal trails at the CBTE Charm Bracelet 100 and 50 in Dufton, 2 to 4 October 2026. Choose the epic 100 mile route or the tough 50 mile option with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finishers pie and..

The The Maverick Yorkshire Dales Trail will take place in Grinton on Saturday 3 October 2026.