Trail Running calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

Blencathra Marathon on 6 Sept 2026 is a scenic yet demanding 26.4 mile fell loop from Caldbeck via five Wainwright summits. Around 6,000 ft ascent, GPS tracking and a warm finish with drinks and a medal suit experienced runners and walkers.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Take on the Fellrunner at Cronkley on 12 Sep 2026, a scenic 17.1 km fell race near Barnard Castle with 560 m ascent that tests stamina and navigation. Places are limited and entrants get a chip butty and hot drink at the Farmhouse Kitchen.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

A trail ultra in North Yorkshire on 19 to 20 September 2026, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House and passing Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent. The main route is 70 km with an option to extend to 100 km, supported with aid st..

A 50 km mountain ultra from Hawes via Cam Road to the summit of Pen y Ghent and back, with 1280 metres of ascent, GPX navigation, staffed refreshment points and eco finishers medals.

Tackle a scenic 50K through the Cheviot Hills on this rugged trail ultra starting from Wooler, Northumberland. Expect rolling hills, rocky trails and sweeping moorland, digital navigation, stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for finis..

A 63 mile coastal trail race on 19 September 2026 following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with an 18 hour time limit, included tracker, mandatory kit list and water and food at manned checkpoints.

Trail races at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through parkland with ornamental lakes and a chance to see deer. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

RunThrough Trails Hamsterley Forest 10k and Half Marathon showcases scenic, undulating trails through pine woods and open vistas. Chip timed results, themed medals, free race photos and an event village make it fun and sustainable.

Pilgrims’ Ultra offers 50k, 100k and 100 mile ultramarathon options along St Oswalds Way from Holy Island through varied Northumberland scenery. All distances are tracked and finishers receive a medal and T shirt.

Experience the Orton Fell Race in the scenic Lake District on Sat 26 Sep 2026, a tough 10 km course with 258 m of climb from Orton village. Open to seniors 16 plus with team and junior races, it offers a classic fell running challenge for a..

Trail races at Dalkeith Country Park in September 2026 cover distances from a family 1 mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Courses use woodland and estate paths, live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and on site parking is available.

Run a scenic 10 km through Rising Sun Country Park across grassland, woodland and a nature reserve with muddy patches and climbs. Canicross friendly, timed and finishing with medals and event photos.

Run the Charm Bracelet Trail Events with an epic 104 miles or a bold 50 miles along the Pennine Way, finishing at Skinningrove on the coast. October weekend with GPS live tracking, checkpoints, hot food and relay teams for the 104 miles.

A half marathon trail finishing at the Dales Bike Centre in Reeth on a fully marked route across moorland trods, tracks and grassy paths. Aid stations, GPX and an included post-race soup and roll are provided.

A final race in the series on 4 October 2026, DalesRunner 40 is a moorland and trail route starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre, Reeth, with GPX support, aid stations including vegan options, and a post-race hot meal.