Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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.

Join the Urban Trail Series for marked trail races from Biddick Academy across spring to autumn, with distances from 5K to half marathon. Enter single races or buy a season ticket for savings, prizes and a presentation evening.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

Dalgety Bay 10K on 26 April 2026 is a community race organised by Forth Bridges to support the Fife Coastal Path. The multi terrain 10K starts and finishes at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club and is chip timed with limited entries.

Race The Tram Edinburgh has you board a tram to your start then run back to Edinburgh Park Central trying to beat the tram. Limited to 500 entrants, enjoy prizes, a goodie bag and a race memento while supporting meningitis research.

Cockfield Chase is a friendly fell race on ancient Cockfield Fell featuring a guided 3.5 km route lap followed by a 3.5 km timed lap, totalling 7 km with about 160 m of climb. Beginner friendly, scenic and community driven with post race re..

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, route maps, live chip timing and on-site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a snack.

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.

Run 50 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Malham, passing Malham Cove and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and an 18 hour cutoff this scenic ultra will challenge experienced trail runners.

Experience the Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 90K from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral along the historic pilgrim route. Limited to 150 runners, the May event includes T shirts, finisher medals, hot aid station food and..

A 36 mile tracked ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026, the CBTE Esk Valley Epic follows the Esk Valley Walk in a circular route from Glaisdale with five checkpoints, a finishers' medal and t-shirt, and awards across multiple age and gender categor..

Take on the Coniston Fell Race on Saturday 2 May 2026 in the Lake District, a 14 km mountain course summiting Wetherlam Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Limited advance places and strict kit checks make this a true fell challenge with..

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

Take on the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run on 6 May 2026, a lively 10 km through the city and riverside trails. Expect a mix of road and off road terrain, friendly competition and prizes for top finishers.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

A fully way marked 47 miles trail ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS support, multiple feed stations and a halfway bag drop, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete the lap.

Canicross at Dodd Wood with scenic views across Bassenthwaite Lake. Two marked, chip timed routes of 5K and 8K are offered and most wide trails allow two dogs per runner.