Trail Running calendar near Belford 2026-2027

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A seven hour timed trail run along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to ultra with a 50 km option. Finishers receive a medal, goody bag and distance pins, and aid stations include vegan options.

A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.

A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. The 5k features 30 obstacles, music zones, a finisher's medal, on course water and a designated spectator area.

Five forest trail distances from 6 km to 50 km at Kielder Castle, with on-site camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and limited dog spaces.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

MacTuff Really Muddy in Fife Kinross on 5 September 2026 is an obstacle run over muddy and wet terrain with water and obstacles. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km option for children, with a Tec T shirt and finishers medal included.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 is a functional fitness race in West Lothian for people aged 18 and over. Entrants may compete solo, in doubles, or in five person relays across two distance formats with an optional LITE weight divis..

A Scottish Athletics licensed one hour hill race on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many approximately 1 km laps with 60 m ascent as possible. Entries are limited to 200 and the event is open to over 18s.

A three‑event summer evening 5K series across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, organised by Blast Running. Races are chip timed, cost £12 each or £30 for all three, and include prizes and a local charity partner.

A 36 km AL fell race from Hesket Newmarket around the Northern Fells with summit checkpoints, mandatory navigational kit and river crossings.

A 17.1 km out and back fell race in Upper Teesdale, running alongside the River Tees and starting and finishing at Holwick with about 560 m of ascent.

A 30K run in North Berwick on 13 September 2026 with solo and three person relay options, plus a 10K circular walk. The route includes climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law and supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

A 50K trail ultra around Wooler in the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026, featuring GPS navigation, varied terrain and an 11-hour course limit.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.