Trail Running calendar near Belford 2026-2027

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 offering distances from a family 1 mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland, firm paths and grassy stretches and one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A 10 km trail race at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 September 2026, featuring mixed terrain through grassland and woodland. A Canicross option is available and the minimum age is 16.

Two long trail ultra options of 104 miles and 50 miles run from Dufton or Croft on Tees to Skinningrove in early October. Both routes are GPS tracked, include staffed food stations and have time limits of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Walkers take part one day and runners the next, with shuttle transport to the start, chip timing and support for Heel and Toe Children's Chari..

Trail run along the River Wear in Durham with a 7-hour time challenge and distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals, aid tables with vegan options, and on-site facilities.

A trail event in Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km routes across moorland, woodland and reservoir views. The 53 km includes mandatory kit requirements, feed stations and live chip timing.

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Experience a scenic trail half marathon through the historic Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. This autumnal run features wooded trails and coastal paths while supporting the South Queensferry RNLI.

Tommy Runs takes place on the Seaham seafront around the Tommy War Memorial Statue with timed 5 km and 10 km courses on road, promenade and coastal trails. A one minute silence is observed before each race.

Discover an extensive network of forest trails at Tentsmuir Forest with distances ranging from a 1.2km fun run up to a half marathon. Enjoy marked off-road routes and earn a medal for your achievement.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A six hour night time ultra on the John Muir Way at Balgone Estate where runners complete repeated 5 km off road loops solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base, music and lighting on the course.

Join this timed challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run as many laps as you choose over six hours to earn a themed medal and celebrate personal milestones on a scenic trail course.

A flexible time challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km to ultra, Remembrance medals and distance pins. The event features signed trail laps, aid stations, goody bags and a two minute silence.

Trail races at Slaley Hall in November 2026 include a 10km lap of the estate and a half marathon through Slaley Forest. The event features live chip timing, finishers' medals, on-site parking, and a canicross option.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Experience off road trail runs through the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. With 10km and 5km routes plus a festive 1.2km fun run, participants enjoy marked courses and post race refreshments.

A winter 55-mile (ish) ultra across the Cheviot hills, based at Ingram Village Hall, with GPS tracking and a 24-hour finish limit. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and has an 18+ minimum age.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.