Hexham
Trail Running Calendar near Hexham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Hexham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 6 hour 32 minute Time Challenge trail event in Durham along the River Wear with multiple distance options, commemorative Remembrance medals and distance pins.
A 10 mile hilly forest loop at Hamsterley Forest starting and finishing at the Nest Car Park. Chip timed with a finisher medal, water stations every 3 miles and limited entries closing 2 November 2026.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A fell race in Allendale on 6 December 2026 covering 16.8 km with 379 m of climb, open to runners aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day entry available.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat 5 kilometre trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 13 December 2026 with limited entries, finishers' goody bags and local fundraising.
A Christmas-themed coastal trail at Druridge Bay offering 10 km, 6 km and a family 2.5 km run with dog-friendly features and timed results.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top in Weardale over rough, unmarked terrain; 6.6 km with 370 m ascent and strict navigation and kit requirements.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
January 2027
Junior trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 for 9 to 15 year olds, 2.9 kilometres on an undulating trail with medals, photos and age category prizes.
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
A 10K trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park, relatively flat terrain and canicross friendly.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
A night trail on the Northumberland coast with a 6 km beach and lakeside route where runners may bring one, two or no dogs, timed results and a finishers pack.