Trail Running calendar near Blaydon 2026-2027

A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

Night trail running on single-track forest trails at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Entries are limited to 650 and close online on 19/01/2027; minimum age is 16 and participants must use a headtorch or hand torch.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A winter trail challenge from Barley, Lancashire offering waymarked 45 mile and 30 mile routes across South Pennines moorland with required winter kit and route maps provided.

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.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

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 ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

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.

Trail races of 13 and 26 miles based at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre in the Lake District, on undulating forest tracks with varied terrain, mandatory kit requirements and timed cut-offs for the marathon distance.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

Coastal trail running at Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across sandy beaches and dunes. The linear CTS course is part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season and earns leaderboard points.

A trail half marathon based at Levisham Village Hall that explores the Hole of Horcum and varied North York Moors terrain. Limited to 50 runners, the event includes checkpoints, a five hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon options on hilly trails through Hulne Park and castle grounds, live chip timing, free parking, and a £4-per-entry donation to NE Youth.

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 around Morland in Cumbria on 6 March 2027, with about 3000 ft of ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off. Walkers, relay teams and self-sufficient support runners are welcome.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Experience the stunning East Lothian coastline on this 50 km ultra marathon following the historic John Muir Way. This scenic route takes runners through coastal paths, woodland trails, and charming seaside villages from Port Seton to Dunba..