Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Run the Lake District on 19 September 2026 with Maverick Lakes X Trail in Grasmere, choosing from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical climbs and lakeside trails. A great day out for trail runners with proceeds supporting Fix the Fe..

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 with 5km, 10km and Half Marathon options, all chip timed and finished with a medal. Run through parkland and woodland with lakes and wild deer for a memorable day out.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough for scenic countryside 10K and half marathon morning runs. Friendly weekend events with pay on the day entry, jumble medals, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

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.

Experience the Lake District UNESCO landscape at the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra, linking 13 valleys across multiple distances for trail lovers. This weekend explores fells and lakes while supporting the Lake District Foundation.

Explore stunning reservoir trails around Otley with 13, 20 or 32 mile options passing seven reservoirs, Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Finishers earn a medal and event shirt while ultrarunners get trackers and supported checkpoints.

Pilgrims' Ultra is an iconic ultramarathon from Holy Island across coastal castles, islands and Hadrian's Wall countryside. Choose 50k, 100k or 100 mile routes and soak in dramatic Northumberland scenery.

Join the Orton Fell Race in the Lake District for a scenic yet testing 10 km fell run with about 258 m of climb. Friendly club atmosphere, junior races and on the day entries make it a great community weekend event.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race at Eskdale Showfield on 26 Sep 2026, 4.3 miles with 909 ft of climbing across scenic, testing terrain. Entry on the day from £5, juniors welcome and free parking makes it a great family day out.

Tackle a Lake District fell race at Coniston on Sat 26 Sep 2026, 21.7 km with 1648 m of climb. Expect rough mountain terrain, navigation challenges and a bold new route and venue introduced in 2025.

Join BOFRA's Malham Charity Relays in Malham on Sunday 27 September 2026 for a fun fell relay that mixes all ages into teams on the day. Pay on the day, tackle a short punchy climb to Cawden Hill and help raise money for charity.

Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

Take on the Waddington Fell Race in Lancashire on Sunday 27 September 2026, a challenging 11.3 km course with 415 m climb across well marshalled upland terrain. Entry on the day at the Village Club with proceeds supporting Mountain Rescue.

Tackle a scenic 10K trail through grassland, woodland and a nature reserve at Rising Sun Country Park, with steep climbs, mud and wildlife to keep you on your toes. Canicross friendly, finish with a medal and post race treats.

Run iconic northern England trails with Charm Bracelet Trail Events offering 104 mile and 50 mile trail ultras. Tough climbs, checkpoints, GPS tracking and finisher swag, plus solo and relay options for the long race.

Harkerside Hustle on 4 October 2026 wraps up DalesRunner's short course trail series with a scenic half marathon across Swaledale moors and village paths. Expect rugged tracks, great views, aid stations and a warm finishers feed.

Tackle the Punk Panther Autumn Headtorch Half around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs, two scenic laps with about 800 ft of climbing. Bring a head torch and phone for this night friendly run and earn a finisher medal.

Tough fell race at Wasdale Head on Saturday 10 October 2026, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell over 3.8 km with 700 m of ascent. Day only entry, low fees and compulsory waterproof kit make this a classic high energy fell challenge.