Trail Running calendar near Berwick-upon-Tweed 2026-2027

A six-leg endurance event from Kielder Castle with the North leg first and last. Solo, pair or quad teams cover 200 miles of trail with tracking, turnaround teams and ranking by furthest distance.

Tackle a scenic roughly 50 mile loop across the Cheviot hills on Saturday 20 June 2026, with a 24 hour limit and GPS tracking for all runners. Enjoy on course support, a finisher medal and t shirt, and the chance to win the Edwin Nelson Cup..

Take on the iconic Eildon Three Hill Race on 20 June in Gibson Park, Melrose, a 7.2 km challenge with 510 m ascent across the three Eildons. The 65th edition offers cash prizes and a fully marked route with mountain rescue support.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.

Take on Lord of The Run North, a scenic seven hour timed challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views where you choose how many laps to run. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and vegan friendly goody bags.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Head to Drumlanrig Castle for the South Scotland Outdoor Festival, a weekend of gravel and trail rides, road sportives and runs set in rolling hills and ancient woods. Enjoy wellness sessions, live music, adventure films, local food and on..

Trail races at Chopwell Woods offer 5, 10 and 15 mile routes through mixed woodland. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal plus a burger and a beer or soft drink, with one controlled dog per runner allowed.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back. The course is 6.2 km with 211 m of climb and entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition offers a scenic 10K that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coast with dunes, gravel trails and sea views. Finish the day festival style with live music, food, drinks and even llamas, no cut offs.

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

Tackle the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across wild Northumberland, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope on an unmarked upland route that requires map and compass navigation. Finish in Wooler with food, T shirts and prizes.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

A 37 mile mountain trail along the Pennine Way covering waterfalls, High Cup Nick and Crossfell with four checkpoints, support at Alston YHA and a capped field of 75 entrants. Entry fee includes coach transport to the start.

Take on the Cross Fell Race in Garrigill, a scenic 24 km lasso route up Cross Fell and to the source of the Tees. Fully marshalled under FRA rules, the event raises funds for local charities and offers category prizes.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Try the Saltwell Harriers Fell Race near Stanhope, County Durham, a scenic 9 km with about 300 m of climb through rugged Northumberland hills. On the day entries available for £5, a welcoming but testing run for fell runners.

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.

Take on Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in July 2026, a scenic trail challenge from Wooler through Northumberland's Cheviots. Choose 100 km or 45 miles on fully waymarked trails, with UTMB qualification and stocked checkpoints to fuel your adven..

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.