Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2026-2027

Experience 13 miles of scenic fells and trails starting from the historic Lowther Castle. This marked course features river crossings and 1400ft of ascent with all proceeds supporting the Eden Valley Hospice.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Multi-distance towpath races in Saltaire from 5k to ultra with regular feed stations, finisher medal and short walk from Saltaire train station.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.

A fully off road 10km trail race at Rock UK in Newcastleton on 15 August 2026. The one lap course is chip timed with a halfway water station, marked and marshalled routes, bespoke medals and prize categories for adults and vets.

Trail runs at Lambton Estate in County Durham offering 5km, 5, 10 and 15 mile routes on woodland tracks and estate roads, canicross friendly, chip timed, on-site parking.

A 13.6 mile trail half in the Eden Valley on 16 August 2026, largely off-road with 1330 ft of ascent and a five hour cut off.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A 22.5 km fell race over the Howgill Fells with 1830 m ascent, mandatory kit and navigation required, strict cutoffs and limited entries.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

A trail half marathon in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026 with an ascent of Roseberry Topping, a five hour cut off and places limited to 50 runners.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

A pair of short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, offering 3 km and 6 km courses with notable climbs. Online entry is preferred and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.