Trail Running calendar near Dalston 2026-2027

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Skipton without maps or GPS.

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Experience a trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park featuring multiple distances from a 1.6km fun run to a half marathon through woodlands and the scenic Tyne Valley.

Experience a scenic beach and trail run along the beautiful Northumberland Coast with flat courses across Druridge Bay Country Park. Choose between 10 km or half marathon distances at this dog friendly coastal event.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with this road race through the Lorton Valley. Choose between a half marathon or 10km distance starting in Cockermouth with no cut off times and live chip timing.

Run a scenic 10 mile point to point trail along the Northumbrian coastline from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea. This dog friendly event features cliff paths, sandy beaches, and chip timing for all participants.

Experience the dramatic Northumberland coastline with this linear trail run through dunes and sandy beaches. Choose from four distances ranging from 10k to Ultra on a fully marked course starting in the historic setting of Bamburgh.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

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.

Run through the 642 acre Culzean Castle estate in Ayrshire featuring coastal cliffs and woodland trails. Choose between 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances at this dog friendly event with live chip timing.

Experience a point to point trail run along the historic Northumberland coast featuring two distances and iconic castle views. Runners enjoy a well supported route ending at the scenic Druridge Bay Country Park.

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.

Experience a scenic 14.35 mile trail run along the north east coast from Redcar to Staithes. This coastal event features 1591 feet of elevation and a generous five hour cutoff time for runners and walkers.

Experience a scenic trail marathon along the north east coast from Redcar to Whitby. This inclusive 26.5 mile event features coastal views and rugged cliff paths with a generous 10 hour cutoff for runners and walkers.