Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2026-2027

Orton Fell Race in the Lake District on 26 September 2026 features a 10 km fell course with 258 m of ascent around Orton C of E Primary School. The FRA licensed event offers pre entry and on the day entries and includes junior races.

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.

A classic Lakeland fell race from Tilberthwaite Farm, this 22 km course packs 1535 m of ascent across rugged, remote terrain and stunning views. Racing under FRA rules, navigation and mandatory mountain kit are required.

Join the Malham Charity Relays in the Yorkshire Dales for a lively fell relay around Cawden Hill, featuring short steep climbs and fast fun team racing. All ages welcome in mixed teams and proceeds go to charity with on the day entry for a..

Trail races at Dalkeith Country Park in September 2026 cover distances from a family 1 mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Courses use woodland and estate paths, live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and on site parking is available.

A category BM fell race of 11.3 km with 415 m climb around Waddington on 27 September 2026. Entry on the day is £5, teams of three are allowed, the route is marshalled and a 45 minute cut off applies on the upper track.

Run a scenic 10 km through Rising Sun Country Park across grassland, woodland and a nature reserve with muddy patches and climbs. Canicross friendly, timed and finishing with medals and event photos.

Run the Charm Bracelet Trail Events with an epic 104 miles or a bold 50 miles along the Pennine Way, finishing at Skinningrove on the coast. October weekend with GPS live tracking, checkpoints, hot food and relay teams for the 104 miles.

A half marathon trail finishing at the Dales Bike Centre in Reeth on a fully marked route across moorland trods, tracks and grassy paths. Aid stations, GPX and an included post-race soup and roll are provided.

A trail event around Swaledale from The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland tracks, estates and historic waypoints. The route is slightly longer than a marathon, supplied with GPX and tracker, and includes a finishers hot meal.

A headtorch trail event on 6 October 2026 at Swinsty Moor Car Park offering Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with water stations and medals for finishers.

Tough fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026, 3.8 km with 700 m of climb offering thrilling, steep terrain and stunning views. Entry on the day makes it perfect for last minute racers; sensible waterproof kit required.

A Lakeland fell race on 10 October 2026 over *21.1 km / 1450 m* of mostly rocky, pathless ground. Entries open 1 August via SI entries; FRA safety requirements and previous mountain experience are required.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Join the Scare Bear Run 2026 in Durham for a scenic river trail challenge with cathedral views. Pick your distance in a 7 hour time challenge and lap as many times as you like.

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.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales is a self navigated trail series in Grassington on 17 October 2026, with GPX routes and support services. Distances include 25k and 50k, with live tracking, aid stations and a finisher meal.

A multi-distance running festival in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire offering 10k (ish), half marathon, 20 mile, marathon and ultra options. The looped 6.5-mile course runs through parkland and along an old railway track with feed stations a..