Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with o..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Run the stunning Northumberland coast at Endurancelife in Bamburgh, featuring sandy beaches, dunes and cliff top views across 10K to ultra distances. Fully marked routes, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

Explore a scenic 10 mile trail on the Lykewake Walk through the North York Moors, with moorland and coastal views toward Whitby and Scarborough. Limited to 50 runners, navigation is on you and every finisher gets a bespoke medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run through Whinlatter Forest on 28 February 2026 for a runnable, undulating 5K or 10K in the dark. Head torches are required and dogs are welcome with individual starts to give pups space.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Run the scenic John Muir Way 50 km trail or share the distance in a 2 x 25 km relay on 7 March 2026, starting at Port Seton and finishing at Foxlake in Dunbar. Transport from finish to start and coastal views included.

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

Take on the Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra, a scenic 54 km or 27 km coastal route from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay. Enjoy sea views and historic castles en route and finish with a medal and long sleeve t shirt.

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon on 8 March 2026, a scenic 30 mile trail near Penrith through the Eden Valley and along the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Expect 3000 ft of climbing, varied off road terrain, GPS tracking and a finisher shirt..

Run from the shadow of Alnwick Castle on scenic routes through Hulne Park and the Priory, with 10 km and half marathon options. Every entry supports NE Youth and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and post race snacks.

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a scenic but tough 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills with over 2700 m ascent. Expect checkpoints, strict mandatory kit checks and a pure off road endurance test.

Tackle the Pendulum 2026 in the Cheviot Hills on 22 March 2026: an 11 mile fell run over The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill with big climbs and epic views. Well marked, marshalled and backed by mountain rescue for a memorable spring challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

Tackle the 11 km Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026 at Low Fremington Village Hall. Expect steep climbs along Fremington Edge, technical trods and stunning Swaledale views, plus generous aid stations, parking and cake at the finish.

Take on the newly extended 20 km DalesRunner around Reeth, North Yorkshire, with testing ascents, ridge running and technical rocky descents. Fully waymarked, with stocked aid stations and finishers drinks and cake, it is a scenic rewarding..

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..