Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2025-2026

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.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

Discover Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside, Lake District, offering trail runs from a scenic 14k to a testing 100k across Lakeland terrain. Start and finish in Rothay Park with an event village, food stalls, traders and live music.

Fellrunner at Wasdale on Sat 11 Jul 2026 is a classic Lake District 34 km fell race with 2750 m of climbing, testing stamina across rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. Pre entry only and field limited to 250 runners.

Challenging 7 km fell race in St John’s Chapel on Tue 14 Jul 2026, climbing 400 m through stunning North Pennines scenery. Friendly, permit backed event with pre entry or on the day entries and team options for a spirited village contest.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Take on the Swirral Grind 850, a pure uphill mountain race in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, climbing 850 m over 6 km to a summit trig point. Expect steep paths, a little scrambling and unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage scenery as part of th..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Discover a classic entry level 29 km sky race from Patterdale over St Sunday Crag, with 2050 m of ascent across scenic but technical Lake District fells. Fully supported with timing, a post race meal and a finishers wild flower seed medal.

Place Fell 15 is a 15km trail race with about 680 m ascent in the Lake District. Tackle technical paths and sweeping fell views, then enjoy a recycled paper mache wildflower seed bomb medal at the finish.

Tackle the sculpted landscape of Northumberlandia on a 10K trail through hills, forest tracks and fast stone paths, finishing with a bespoke medal. Bring the family for a free 1 mile kids loop with adult entry and enjoy an event village, pa..

Experience a scenic loop around Aske Hall estate near Richmond on 23 July 2026, with 5 km and 10 km trail options. Limited to 200 entries, the mostly flat single loop winds through pasture and woodland for a relaxed but rewarding race day.

Explore scenic estate trails at Stately Trails: Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, with 5km runs and walks plus a 10km option across parkland, tracks and woodland. Expect marked, potentially muddy courses, finishers food and optional coaster medal.

Take on the Montane Lakeland 50 or 100, a rugged trail running test from Coniston across the Lake District with dramatic fells, lakes and staffed checkpoints. Expect an epic, scenic and rewarding mountain weekend.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards is a 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark. Rugged trails, big climbs and self guided navigation with checkpoints, tracking and post race food make for a scenic, testing day..

Run the Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. This 36 mile point to point route combines moors and coast, limited to 100 runners and offering live tracking for a memorable, demanding challenge.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..