Trail Running calendar near Edmundbyers 2025-2026

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 is a long-distance event in Cracoe, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners, starting from Cracoe Village Hall. Run by LDWA – West Yorkshire, the course features the South loop..

Endurancelife Northumberland invites runners to the Northumberland coast, centered on Bamburgh. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances across a single, linear coastal course noted for sand and dunes and elevation gains (190 ft for 10K up to 1,631 ft for the Ultra). The rou..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail run in the North York Moors National Park. Starts at the Lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe (NZ 945002). The route uses part of the Lykewake Walk long-distance path, visiting Lilla Howe with Lilla Cross—the Moors’ oldest cross dating to the 7th c..

Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers takes place at Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT) on 22 February 2026. This is the seventh running of the winter trail event. The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water and lies on the border of County Durham and Northumberland. Registration open..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route uses the January course and combines forest roads and trails..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, starting and finishing in Morland village near Penrith (CA10 3AS). The largely off-road route covers mixed terrain with about 3000 ft of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. It traverses t..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The event welcomes dogs and offers canine-focused provisions, includ..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event organized by Greener Miles Running, held at The Cycle Hub on Newcastle's Quayside. The route winds from the quayside through areas along the river toward parks and meadows, offering a mix of trails and roads. The event emphasizes inclusivit..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race held in Otley, West Yorkshire, primarily following the Welcome Way. Distances offered are 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs of 1,360 to 6,000 feet. The course winds across moorland, alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs, across farmland and woodland, wit..

The Haworth Hobble is Keighley & Craven AC’s classic 32-mile off-road traverse of gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The demanding route covers roughly 51 km with about 4,400 ft of ascent, and is suitable for both runners and walkers venturing onto exposed..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs take place on 15 March 2026 at Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick NE66 2LA. The runs start and finish outside the castle and follow trails that pass through Hulne Park, Priory, and parts of the castle grounds. The event is not canicross friendly due to site restrictions..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, crossing the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route follows the Cleveland Way, offering rugged moorland scenery and winter conditions with substantial ascent (over 2700m). Runners navigate via checkpoints..

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on Station Road, beginning with a climb to Surprise View, then tr..

We Need To Talk About Chevin is a Category BM fell race organized by Great Owl Running in Otley, West Yorkshire. The 14-kilometre (about 9 miles) course climbs around 650 metres (roughly 2130 ft) of challenging, off-road terrain, starting and finishing on Station Road. Runners tackle Chevin's well-k..

Set in the Buttermere Valley, the Buttermere Trail Race is a 20-kilometre circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, framed by dramatic fells. The route suits all abilities, with the course fully marked so no navigation is required. It blends lakeside trails, hard-packed rock..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is staged along the Rochdale Canal with HQ at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire. Distances on offer are 100km, 50km, half marathon and 10km. The 100km is an out-and-back along canal towpaths with minimal elevation; the 50km runs from Ancoats to Sowerby B..

Blubberhouses Moor is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event hosted by Nidderdale LDWA at Blubberhouses Moor, Yorkshire. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026, with online entries opening on 25 September 2025. Historically Nidderdale ran two Challenge events yearly, but..

The Pendulum 2026 is a trail race held on 22 March 2026 at Langleeford in the Cheviot Hills. The event is organised by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. Entries open 3 April 2025 and close 20 March 2026. The minimum age for entry is 18. The published entry fee is £29. The organiser’s..