Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2026-2027

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

A MapRun navigation event in Braithwaite, Lake District on 20 Sep 2026, using electronic controls and a Category O course. Open to those aged 14 and over, with pre entry via SiEntries or on the day entry.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

A waterside trail event in Yorkshire on 26 September 2026 with routes past seven reservoirs and three distances from 13 to 32 miles. Trackers are provided or available to hire and finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell event in Orton with 258 m of climb, category BS and FRA licensing under UKA rules. The programme includes senior and two junior races, team entries of three, and published entry fees and dates.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A 24 hour offroad run at Leighton Hall in Cumbria on 26 September 2026. Solo, couples and team categories are available, run on a 5 km loop with alternating directions and prizes for distance and time on feet.

Trail runs across the 1,000 plus acre Harewood House estate with 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile options, live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and finishers receiving a medal and snack.

A single-lap 13 km BM fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent over rocky tracks, heathery paths, a mile of road and forest sections with roots and slippery bridges. Basic facilities and FRA mandatory kit are required.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

A charity relay in Malham on 27 September 2026 with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £5 per person. The route climbs near the summit of Cawden Hill then returns on a direct descent.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A BM category fell race in Waddington on 27 September 2026 covering 11.3 km with 415 m ascent. The route is marshalled and partially flagged with a checkpoint on Waddington Fell and a cut off at Summit House Farm.