Trail Running calendar near Bamburgh 2026-2027

A trail running event in Hamsterley Forest offering 10K and Half Marathon on undulating, well marked forest trails. Entries include a themed medal, race photos, chip timed results and a serviced event village with food and drink.

Two charity trail runs near Locomotion in Eaglescliffe offer 10 mile and 5 mile routes partly along the original railway line. Proceeds support the Great North Air Ambulance and MND and all finishers receive medals.

A charitable run and walk on 20 September 2026 in the Ingram Valley, roughly 9 km on mixed road and trail. Entry is available for both run and walk options with a £10 fee and a minimum age of 16.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.

On 27 September 2026 the Floors Castle Trail Race offers 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km through the castle grounds and woodlands, with a race village on the main lawn and a finish line in front of Floors Castle.

A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.

A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, themed finisher medals, vegan goody bag options, and aid stations each lap.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A 38 mile trail ultramarathon with a relay option held in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival. The event on 24 October 2026 is presented as LGBTIQ+ and nonbinary friendly, with entries opening 1 March 2026 at 8pm.