Trail Running calendar near Belford 2026-2027

A summer trail running event at Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, live chip timing, and a finishers' medal with food and drink. The course lies in 360 hectares of mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

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 category AM fell race on 28 June 2026 in Mungrisdale, counting for the English Fell Running Championships. The course is about 13K with 825m of ascent and requires competent navigation and mountain craft.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Dundee in June 2026. Choose from individual, double, or relay categories featuring repeated intervals of 400m or 800m. Open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

A 20 mile upland route in Northumberland for runners and walkers, on an unmarked course with manned checkpoints. The event includes a non competitive Challenge Walk with a seven hour limit and a 300 participant cap.

A linear mountain trail event of about 37 miles on a classic Pennine Way section, featuring High Cup Nick and Crossfell, with four checkpoints and coach transport from Alston YHA. Limited to around 75 places and an included shuttle option f..

MacTuffX Sunderland offers a unique interval based racing format with 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete solo or in teams through doubles and relay categories in this July event.

A 24 km fell race from Garrigill on 5 July 2026 with 680 m of ascent, reaching the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees. The event is marshalled, run under FRA rules and raises funds for local charities.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way with 100 km and 45 mile options; the 100 km includes a tidal cutoff. The route is way marked, has five timed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all runners.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

A 7 km AS fell race with 400 m ascent to the 700 m summit of Chapelfell Top. The out and back course crosses rough pathless fell and requires navigation and prior fell running experience.

A scenic multi-terrain 15 km race in Moffat with a steep mid-race climb and a long downhill finish, open and local prize categories, junior races and a tots dash for under 5s.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia using the landform and surrounding countryside, with varied terrain, a water station and a bespoke finisher medal. A one mile children's fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.