Trail Running calendar near Hadston 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Run through 360 hectares of mixed woodland in Gateshead with 5, 10, and 15 mile trail options. Enjoy chip timed racing and a post race medal with a burger and beer at the finish line.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Experience a 12 km out and back trail run along the Northumbrian coastal path. Enjoy a route through sandy dunes and gravel trails followed by live music and food at Hemscott Hill Farm.

Test your mountain skills at the Blencathra Fell Race in Mungrisdale. This championship event features a 13 km category AM course with 825 meters of ascent through the high fells.

Run a scenic 10K on a private woodland estate near Whitby. The trail route passes historic Mulgrave Castle with coastal views. The chip-timed race finishes with refreshments and a memento for all finishers.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Traverse the historic Patterdale Parish boundary on this technical mountain event in the Ullswater Valley. Choose from four distances ranging from a family downhill walk to a 28 mile ultra run with 10,200 feet of ascent.

This second-year ultramarathon is a 120-mile circular journey across the North York Moors. The route visits the area's ten highest hills and follows ancient paths steeped in history.

Experience a 30 km circular route from Swaledale to the famous Tan Hill Inn. This scenic event features 3,000 feet of ascent through remote moorland, flower meadows, and sections of the Pennine Way.

Follow a 16 kilometer trail loop through the scenic Swinner Gill and along the River Swale. This event features well stocked aid stations and a hot meal for all finishers at the Usha Gap Campsite.

Experience a 20 mile unmarked fell journey through the Northumberland uplands summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope. Choose between a competitive run or a self navigated walking challenge starting from Wooler Youth Hostel.

Traverse 37 miles of the iconic Pennine Way including High Cup Nick and Crossfell. This mountain trail event offers a supported trek through some of the most remote and majestic scenery in northern England.

MacTuffX Sunderland offers a unique interval based racing format with 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete solo or in teams through doubles and relay categories in this July event.

Traverse the highest peak in the Pennines on this 24 km fell race starting from Garrigill. Enjoy a marshalled route through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty while supporting the local air ambulance.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.