Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Race on Helvellyn in the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme, 28 km with 2700 m ascent, knife edge ridges, scree and five graded scrambles. Vetted entry guarantees a serious mountain test with GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain race from Patterdale with 3700 m of ascent across exposed ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect technical terrain, strong safety support, tracking and ITRA points.

Run the classic ridges of St Sunday Crag in the Lake District on 18 July 2026 with 29 km and 2050 m of ascent over technical mountain trails. An approachable entry level sky race with full safety support, timing and post race meal.

Place Fell 15 is a 15 km, 680 m ascent semi technical trail around Ullswater, starting and finishing at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Expect rugged trails, sweeping views and an eco medal with vegan soup at the finish.

Experience the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic trail through sculpted land and varied terrain with a water station and bespoke finisher medal. Enjoy an event village and a free 1 mile kids fun run with adult entry.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

Take on a scenic 50 mile circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with about 5,500 ft of ascent and a climb of Great Shunner Fell. The route starts and finishes in Harmby and offers a generous 22 hour limit for experienced walkers and runners.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Join the Ravenscar Rumble revisited, a scenic fell race in Ravenscar on Wed 22 Jul 2026 covering 10 km with 250 m of climb through the North York Moors. Tea rooms stay open for post run treats and entry is on the day only.

Enjoy scenic single loop trail runs at Aske Hall in Richmond, North Yorkshire, with 5 km and 10 km routes through parkland, woodland and fields. Fairly flat but can be muddy, so bring trail shoes for a picturesque off road challenge.

Stately Trails: Aske Hall on 23 July 2026 invites runners and walkers to gentle countryside trails through pasture and woodland, with 5km and 10km options. Enjoy marked routes, on site parking and post race food including dietary options.

Take on the Montane Lakeland 100 mile or 50 mile, a scenic yet demanding ultra based in Coniston in the Lake District from 24 to 26 July 2026. Expect rough fell terrain, big climbs and unforgettable views in a true endurance test.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

Run a 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark from Allendale. Go solo or in a three person relay, self navigate waymarked trails with checkpoints, photos and a keepsake mug.

Run the Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. This 36 mile point to point route combines moors and coast, limited to 100 runners and offering live tracking for a memorable, demanding challenge.