Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

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.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point. The route includes steep stepped paths, the Red Tarn Basin flats and easy scrambling near the summit.

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A technical 29 km sky race with 2050 m ascent on St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in the Lake District. It features a fully marked mountain course, electronic tracking, a feed station and a post-race vegan meal.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile childrens fun run, way marked course, water station, bespoke medal and on site event village.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour limit. Entry is by SI Entries only and places are limited.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

On 23 July 2026 Stately Trails: Aske Hall invites you to scenic, fully marked estate trails at Constable Burton Hall through fields, tracks and woodland. Choose a 5km run or walk or a 10km challenge and enjoy post race food options.

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.

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A reverse 37 mile loop from Allendale through the North Pennines AONB with 4800 ft of ascent, self navigating route markers and GPX support. Solo and three person relay options are offered with checkpoints, tracking and event photos.

A 36 miles ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour with full GPS tracking, five checkpoints and route support. Entries limited to 100 and minimum age 20.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon through the hidden trails of the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026. This scenic 13.1 mile course offers big climbs, on course photos, live music, refreshments after the race and a finisher shirt.

Run a scenic 13 mile Lakeland route from Lowther Castle across Askham Fell and Lowther Valley, including a ford of the River Lowther. A challenging and rewarding trail and fell mix on Sunday 9 August 2026 with proceeds to Eden Valley Hospic..

Trail runs take place across the private Lambton Estate in County Durham with 5, 10 and 15 mile options. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and includes a finisher medal and on-site parking.