Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027

Trail time challenge on a signed riverside trail in Durham offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and on course aid.

Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Two trail races from Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre near Hawkshead offer 13 and 26 mile courses on undulating forest tracks with some road sections. The event uses electronic timing, has compulsory kit and age requirements, and enforces cu..

Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 10k and 5k options and allowance for two dogs or dogless runners.

Coastal trail running in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across sand and dunes, fully marked and electronically timed, and included in the season leaderboard.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.

An eight hour loop challenge on mixed coastal and trail terrain on 27 Feb 2027, with *4.366 mile* laps timed by electronic wristbands and lap totals equating to half, full and ultra marathon distances.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

A 50 km ultramarathon along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, rural trails and towns, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

A night time trail event at Kielder Waterside where runners follow marked routes under gold tier dark skies; multiple distances are offered and entries range from £23 to £70. Volunteers, aid stations and a heated teepee feature in the event..

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 featuring marked, chip-timed trails, views over Coniston Water, no cut-offs, and the option to run with up to two dogs.

Trail running at Leighton Hall in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with a 10k and two half marathon formats. Courses use mainly hard packed trails with water stations, marshals, on site parking and no dogs allowed.

Coastal ultra from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park with 54 km and 27 km options, live chip timing, feed stations along the route, and a pre race shuttle service from the finish to the starts.

Trail races return to Grasmere in March 2027 with 5km, 10km and a new half marathon route around Grasmere and Rydal. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, a medal and post race refreshments.

A 53 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2300 m ascent, checkpoint cutoffs and a 16 hour time limit.