Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2026-2027

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

An 8.8 km fell race near Haweswater in the Lake District with 244 m of climb, open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is on the day for £5 and the race is part of the Bampton Village Sports Day and Fete.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods offer mapped 5, 10 and 15 mile routes through mixed woodland with live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running to Park Fell and back. The route is about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with 211 m of ascent; minimum age 18 and all entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

At Honister Slate Mine on 27 June 2026, runners can choose 5 km or 10 km routes that combine open-fell sections with a c.700 m underground mine passage requiring helmet and headtorch. Courses are waymarked and marshaled; entrants must be 16..

An obstacle 5k at Herrington Country Park on 27 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a mixed-surface course. Waves run every 15 minutes, minimum age 13, with fundraising and a finishers medal included.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A 13K, 825 m ascent fell race in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, serving as a counter in the English Fell Running Championships. The classic route is enforced, navigation skills are required, and entries are limited with a waiting list if full..

A chip timed approximately 10k held on the private Mulgrave Estate near Sandsend and Whitby. The woodland route passes Mulgrave Castle with coastal views; refreshments, parking and a bespoke finisher memento are provided.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

A mountain fell race from Ribblehead to the top of Whernside, about 10.5 km with 468 m of ascent. The route starts beneath Ribblehead Viaduct and follows the main Three Peaks walkers route, and it is held under FRA rules with mandatory kit.

A traditional parish boundary event in Patterdale on 4 July 2026 with four route choices from a 28 mile full boundary to a family downhill walk, trackers provided and proceeds supporting the local school and church.

A circular 120 mile trail run from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, summiting the 10 highest hills and following parts of the Cleveland Way, Esk Valley Walk and Lyke Wake Walk. Time limit 35 hours with mandatory kit and c..

An upland 31.7 km race from Muker that climbs to the Tan Hill Inn and crosses remote moorland via Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, with marked trails, aid stations and mandatory safety kit.

A 16 km (10 mile) trail loop from Usha Gap Campsite near Muker that follows the second half of the DR30 route, climbing Swinner Gill and returning along the River Swale. Aid stations, GPX route, finishers meal and car parking provided.

A 20 mile unmarked upland race around Cheviot and Hedgehope near Wooler on 4 July 2026, with a same route non competitive challenge walk. Entrants are limited to 300 and mandatory navigation and kit are required.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, offering six linear courses from novice to expert plus a Fairfield score course with a 12 hour total. Entrants must carry camping kit and be competent with map and c..

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.