Trail Running calendar near Cramlington 2026-2027

Trail runs at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes with live chip timing and canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative and a drink; on-site parking is very limited.

A 50th anniversary fell race from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back, covering 6.2 km with 211 m of ascent. All entry fees support the local mountain rescue team; entries open 1 December 2025 and close 26 June 2026.

A fell and trail event at Honister Slate Mine combining mountain terrain with a 700 m underground mine section. Fully flagged courses of 5km and 10km, helmet and headtorch required at the start, minimum age 16.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Herrington Country Park with tarmac, gravel and grassy sections, and climbs, crawls and slides. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A 13K fell race with 825 m of ascent on Blencathra, held in Mungrisdale as a category AM counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The event is full and new entries go onto a waiting list.

A chip timed, approximately 10 km race through the private Mulgrave Estate with coastal views and a start and finish at Mulgrave Castle. Proceeds support Mulgrave Community Sports Association and each finisher receives a bespoke memento.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

A point-to-point charity run across Teesside on 28 June 2026, starting at Brass Monkey Stokesley and finishing in Saltburn with pub regroup stops and a beach sauna. 100 percent of proceeds go to The Teesside Charity.

Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series stages fully marked and marshalled trail races around Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. Distances run from 5K to Half Marathon, winners receive prizes and series entries include a discount plus a presentation eveni..

A short but steep fell race in the Lake District on 1 July 2026, covering 3.6 km with 506 m of ascent. Held from the recreation field opposite Threlkeld School, the event allows on-the-day entry for a £5 fee and is covered by FRA permit ins..

A 10.5 km fell race to the summit of Whernside with 468 m of ascent, starting near Ribblehead Viaduct and finishing by The Station Inn in Ribblehead. The race follows FRA rules and requires mandatory safety kit and an age minimum of 18.

A multi-distance event along the historic Patterdale parish boundary, from a 28 mile, 10,200 ft full route to a family 10km downhill challenge, with trackers, marked route, checkpoint provisions and waterproof maps available.

A circa 120-mile circular ultra across the North York Moors, summiting the park's ten highest hills and passing ancient sites. The race includes two indoor checkpoints, a 35-hour time limit, tracker and GPX for each entrant.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 15.5 km upland trail race in Muker on 4 July 2026, starting near Usha Gap Campsite. The route climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill and follows the Pennine Way through riverside meadows.

A 20-mile unmarked upland race in Northumberland on 4 July 2026, with summits of Cheviot and Hedgehope, a separate Challenge Walk, mandatory navigation and kit requirements, and a 300-runner limit with a waiting list.

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with extensive route choice on the tops, two AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and navigation without GPS.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two. Six linear courses and a score course test map and compass skills with mandatory lightweight camping and safety kit.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.