Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 September 2026, featuring mixed terrain through grassland and woodland. A Canicross option is available and the minimum age is 16.

Three trail races take place on the grounds of Floors Castle in 2026, with options of 10 km, 5 km and a Junior 3 km. Courses use hard packed gravel trails and finish on the castle lawn with estate access and event facilities.

Two long distance trail ultras of 104 miles and 50 miles finishing in Skinningrove, following national trails including the Pennine Way and Teesdale Way. Both events are fully tracked with multiple checkpoints, support options, and 40 hour..

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District on 3 October 2026, raced by teams of eight over steep climbs and rough terrain. Entry is by club via SiEntries, limited to 70 teams with a £100 fee per team.

A 35 mile circular ultra in North Yorkshire that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB and finishes via Studley Royal deer park. Options exist for solo runners and relay teams with staffed checkpoints and village hall fac..

A half marathon trail race based at the Dales Bike Centre in Reeth with a fully marked course across Harkerside and Whitaside Moors. Aid stations include vegan and gluten free options and finishers receive soup and a roll.

DalesRunner 40 is an approximate marathon distance trail race around Swaledale and Wensleydale, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre in Reeth. The route is marked and supported with GPX, trackers, aid stations and a hot meal at t..

An off-road event at Dodd Wood on 4 October 2026 offering marked chip-timed 8K and 5K routes with notable ascent and lake views. Most wide trails allow two dogs per runner, and GPX files are available.

A headtorch trail race on 6 October 2026 around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Entry is via SiEntries, limited to 150 runners and the minimum age is 16.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, following Hadrian's Wall and riverside paths. The 2026 event includes a walkers day and a runners day and supports a local charity..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

A 6.2-mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing. Junior races include Curly Wurly goody bags and Halloween fancy dress prizes.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on the River Wear with flexible distances from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. The course is fully signed and offers aid stations, themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

A self navigated 50k route from Grassington across the Yorkshire Dales with 1260 m ascent, GPX navigation, aid stations and live tracking. Map reading and fell experience are required.