Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10-mile winter night trail run around the Simonside Hills near Rothbury in Northumberland, England. Hosted by Cold Brew Events Ltd, the event takes place at Newcastle House, Front Street, Rothbury. Runners experience torch-lit trails as darkness falls, with the theme dr..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k Head Torch Trail Race in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria, within the Lake District. The winter night atmosphere — moonlight through trees and frost — feels wild but peaceful, with a fully marked course that rewards focus and balance. The route is notably hilly, using hard-..

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 sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The G..

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 options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

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 around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..

Endurancelife Northumberland invites runners to the Northumberland coast, centered on Bamburgh. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances across a single, linear coastal course noted for sand and dunes and elevation gains (190 ft for 10K up to 1,631 ft for the Ultra). The rou..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event held at the scenic Derwent Reservoir on the Durham and Northumberland border. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that loops around the reservoir, featuring a mix of firm trails, footpaths, grass, and woodla..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail run in the North York Moors National Park. Starts at the Lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe (NZ 945002). The route uses part of the Lykewake Walk long-distance path, visiting Lilla Howe with Lilla Cross—the Moors’ oldest cross dating to the 7th c..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run takes place in Whinlatter Forest and is Lakeland Paws’ inaugural night-time event. The course offers two options: a fully marked 10k route with about 380m of ascent, and a 5k option with around 200m of ascent. The undulating forest roads and trails are descri..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km trail race along Scotland’s East Lothian coast. The route starts on Port Seton Promenade and follows the John Muir Way through historic towns and coastal landscapes—passing Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick—before finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, starting and finishing in Morland village near Penrith (CA10 3AS). The largely off-road route covers mixed terrain with about 3000 ft of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. It traverses t..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile endurance running event organized by Greener Miles Running. The Cycle Hub on Newcastle’s Quayside hosts this scenic route, beginning there and weaving from the quayside along the river through industrial areas to country parks and riverside meadows. Emph..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, crossing the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route follows the Cleveland Way, offering rugged moorland scenery and winter conditions with substantial ascent (over 2700m). Runners navigate via checkpoints..

The Pendulum 2026 is an 11-mile fell-running challenge in the Cheviot Hills, launching from Langleeford at the base of Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. The loop features a demanding 3,689-foot total climb as competitors ascend both peaks in sequence. The course is well-marked, with a water station at..

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is a two-day Lake District event based at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria. The Saturday Trail Runs feature a beloved 10km route and a 5km option, with the 10km looping through Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water and past Rydal Caves. The event is Canic..

Dales Traverse® 2026 is a 55-kilometre ultramarathon running from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route, the event threads its way from the start at Kirkby Stephen Rugby Club through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over the iconic Nine Standar..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..