Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2026-2027

Experience an adventure weekend at Drumlanrig Castle featuring trail runs, gravel riding, and road sportives. Enjoy wood fired saunas, live music, and camping in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

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.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

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.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

Support mountain rescue in the Yorkshire Dales with the Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge. Choose from 17, 13.5, or 4.5 mile routes through the scenic peaks and valleys starting from the village of Kettlewell.

Experience a unique fell race at Honister Slate Mine featuring mountain summits and a journey through underground tunnels. Choose between 5km or 10km routes and run through the heart of a mountain in the Lake District.

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.

A team fell relay around Chevin Forest and Danefield. Runners cover about 3 miles with 558 ft of ascent over forest trails in teams organised by Horsforth Fellandale, with official results published after the event.

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.

Experience a classic ascent to the top of Yorkshire with this 10.5 km fell race starting under the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing the steep slopes of Whernside.

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.

Test your fell running and navigation skills across the quiet summits of the Lake District on this challenging Al Category race. Choose between two demanding distances starting from Loweswater Village Hall.

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.