Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

The British Athletics Uphill Only Trial Race is a mountain running event held on Skiddaw in Cumbria, starting at Dodd Wood. Covering 6.4 km with a 905 m ascent, the course ascends via Ullock Pike, Long Side, and Carl Side, finishing near Skiddaw's summit. The marked and marshaled route includes a 50..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a challenging trail running event held in the Northern Lake District, featuring two race options: a 50 km route and a 20-mile course. The event takes place around the scenic Caldbeck village, with routes passing through remote fells, including climbs up High Pike and Ski..

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new fell race held in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria, debuting in 2025. Covering 19.5 km (12.15 miles) with a demanding ascent of 1370m (4495 ft), the course offers a tough route with multiple checkpoints including Rest Dodd, Rampsgill Head, Kidsty Howes, and Gray Crag..

The Oldhamstocks Flower Show Hill Race is a scenic 6.5km hill run located in the Lammermuir Hills near Dunbar, starting and finishing at the church in the small village of Oldhamstocks. The course features approximately 200 meters of climb, mostly on rough tracks, with 1.5km on quiet tarmac roads at..

Tidal Trails is a unique running event held on the beach at South Shields, combining trail running with a vibrant festival atmosphere. Participants can choose from an 8K trail run that starts and finishes on the beach, featuring a scenic route that climbs to the iconic Leas overlooking the sea, or a..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes featuring mixed terrain, including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and estate..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vikin..

The Urban Trail Series, organized by Trail Outlaws, offers a range of trail running events in the Biddick Academy area (NE38 8AL). Designed for runners of all abilities, the series features fully marked and marshalled courses on local trails, with distances ranging from 5K to half marathon. Particip..

The British Athletics Up-and-Down Trial is a mountain and trail running event held at Whinlatter Forest Park, featuring senior and junior races. The senior course covers 14 km with 750 meters of ascent and descent, while the junior race is 7.7 km with 400 meters of climb and descent. The routes run..

The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the scenic Eden Valley village of Morland near Penrith, UK. The half marathon features a largely off-road, mixed-terrain course with 1,330 feet of elevation, passing rivers, becks, woodlands, pastures, and charming villages. The route i..

The Sedbergh Hills Fell Race is a challenging 22.5 km (14 miles) fell running event held in Sedbergh, UK, starting and finishing at the People's Hall on Howgill Lane. Featuring a demanding 1830 m (6004 ft) of ascent across the vast, grassy Howgill Fells, the course includes steep climbs, fast runnin..

Run the Borders is a challenging 109km ultramarathon held in the Scottish Borders, following the scenic Borders Abbey Way. The circular trail links historic towns including Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Selkirk, passing four ruined abbeys: Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. The course f..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is a guided recce event hosted by NAV4 on behalf of Durty Events, covering the first 12 miles of the Lakes in a Day route. Participants navigate challenging terrain including the River Caldew ford, the ascent of Blencathra, and the steep descent of Hall..

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 approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options for shorter laps to accom..

The BOFRA Reeth Show race is a fell running event held near Reeth, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen (DL11 6AR). The race covers approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) with a climb of 700 feet (220 meters). The challenging course starts in the fields, ascends a narrow bracken-lined tr..

The Blanchland Show 1/2 and 10k is a trail running event held in the picturesque village of Blanchland, North East England, set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The race features two distances: a 10k (approx. 7 miles, 900ft ascent) and a half ma..

The Barrow – Keswick Show Fell Race is a challenging 6.5km event with 425m of ascent, held annually at the Showfield in Braithwaite near Keswick in the English Lake District. The race features two steep climbs up Stile End and Barrow fells, with a flagged and mandatory route through fields and fell..

The Eyemouth Twilight 5k Jog, Run, and Mini Fun Runs, sponsored by Giacopazzi's Gelato, is a community running event held in the scenic coastal village of Eyemouth, Scotland. Scheduled for August 29, 2025, the event features a certified 5k course verified by Scottish Athletics, incorporating Harbour..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. Starting and finishing at Blaydon Rugby Club in Swalwell, the 10-kilometer course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and only mild..

The RunThrough Trails Chopwell Woods event on August 31, 2025, offers 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile trail runs through the scenic Chopwell Woods near Newcastle, UK. The course features gravel paths and undulating woodland terrain, providing a refreshing natural setting ideal for both beginners and experience..