Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Experience a scenic 8 mile trail race in Northumberland featuring an ascent of Yeavering Bell Hill and a finish at the Ad Gefrin Distillery. This fully marked course offers great views and fast runnable sections.

Experience a supported running adventure starting from Newcastle city centre. Choose between a scenic 25 km trail run or a 55 km ultra marathon visiting the River Tyne and local woodlands.

Experience one of Britains oldest fell races traversing the three peaks of Pen y ghent Ingleborough and Whernside. This historic 24 mile race offers a rugged journey through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile point-to-point ultra across the remote Yorkshire Dales, with over 4,200 feet of ascent. It features 13 checkpoints with full support and requires strong navigation skills. This challenging event is organized a..

Run through an active military station and view historic rocket launch platforms at RAF Spadeadam. This unique trail event offers 11 km and 14 mile courses with views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Experience the local trails of the North East through a series of marked runs ranging from 5 km to half marathons. Join individual races in Washington, Durham, and along the coast or secure a season ticket for the full series.

Experience a hilly multi terrain half marathon through the beautiful woodland trails of Hamsterley Forest. Enjoy a traffic free course with chip timing and scenic views across the Durham Dales.

Join a community focused 10K race along the scenic Fife Coastal Path including multi terrain trails and woodland. This chip timed event supports local path upgrades and features a friendly finish line with refreshments.

Test your navigation and speed in a unique challenge to beat the tram back to Edinburgh Park Central. Choose from three different start points and plot your own custom route through the city.

Experience a unique hybrid fitness challenge at Cockshott Point with solo events and weighted ruck runs along the scenic trails of Lake Windermere. Enjoy live chip timing and a lakefront course in the heart of the Lake District.

Experience a unique beginners fell race featuring a social guided lap followed by a competitive 3.5km loop on the historic Cockfield Fell. Open to all runners aged 14 and over with no prior experience required.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Experience a unique midweek evening trail run through the historic 600 acre Gibside Estate featuring woodland paths and grand 18th century architecture. Choose from 5km or 10km chip timed routes with Canicross friendly options available.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Test your endurance at the official UK Athletics uphill trials in Keswick. This challenging mountain race on Skiddaw serves as the selection event for the European Off-Road Running Championships.

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a classic 50-mile trail race traversing the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The route summits the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks and follows iconic trails like the Pennine Way. With a strict 18-hour cutoff, it's..

Experience a historic 90 km ultra marathon following ancient pilgrimage routes from North Queensferry to St Andrews. This UTMB Index race features 1200 meters of elevation gain through the scenic Fife countryside.

Experience a 36 mile ultra distance event through the stunning Esk Walk Valley with 4487 feet of elevation. This circular route starts and finishes in Glaisdale and is open to both runners and walkers.