Trail Running calendar near Belford 2026-2027

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, featuring dirt tracks, stream crossings, boggy sections and an exposed moorland route. Mandatory waterproofs and basic navigation kit are required and water top ups are provided on rout..

A flat, two lap five mile trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with an entry limit of 125, affiliated and unaffiliated pricing, prizes and finisher gifts.

A licensed fell race on 22 July 2026 around Fellside Village covering 11.3 km with 580 m ascent and unmarked navigation between checkpoints.

A traditional hill race near Flotterstone with a steep 5.2 km senior route, a short junior run, marshalled course and limited facilities.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Edinburgh to Glamis with a 48 hour completion window, professional medical cover and Pit Stops. Part of a three-event trilogy that awards a Trilogy Finisher buckle.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring a climb to Allermuir Hill and mandatory checkpoints across parks, paths and urban sections. Pre entry only, ages 16 plus, limited places..

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.

A two lap beach race on West Sands, St Andrews covering approximately 4 miles with start and finish at the Life Guards Beach Hut. All finishers receive a memento and medal and prizes are awarded in overall and age categories.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A social trail run in the Derwent Valley with 5k and 10k route options, followed by coffee and good craic at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe on 26 July 2026.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5.3 km hill race from North Berwick Harbour up 187 metres to the volcanic Law and back, with multiple prize categories and proceeds to a local surf life saving club.

A time based trail festival at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026, featuring 12 and 24 hour running formats on a 4 km loop for solo runners, pairs, or teams, plus an outdoor Hybrid Games area and live music and food vendors.

A 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB on Isaac’s Tea Trail run in reverse, with waymarking, checkpoints, event tracker and solo or three-person relay options.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

A coastal marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal on 2 August 2026 offering chip timing, aid stations, tide controlled access and finisher medals.

A 10 mile coastal out and back race in South Shields on 2 August 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with finishers medals, on course water and awards for top finishers.