Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Tackle the classic Langdale Horseshoe fell race on Sat 10 Oct 2026 in Great Langdale, Lake District. Covering 21 km with about 1450 m of ascent, this tough but scenic race rewards strong hill skills and pre entry is 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.

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

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.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales from Grassington in self navigated trail races with 25k and 50k options, offering classic Dales scenery and testing fell navigation. Expect GPX routes, aid stations, a finisher meal and a commemorative UTYD gift.

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in Knaresborough for a scenic multi lap running festival through parkland and along a converted railway path. Choose distances from 10k to ultra and enjoy feed stations, a bespoke medal and post r..

Run scenic reservoirs and woodland trails around Shotley Bridge with 25 km or 53 km circular options at the Four Reservoirs Ultra. Enjoy aid stations, live chip timing and a finishers top and medal.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

The Endurancelife | North York Moors will take place in Ravenscar on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Run the Dark Skies Run at Wooler beneath Northumberland National Park's starry skies on 31 October 2026. Pick 10 km or Half Marathon routes, fully marked with stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported night trail.

Run the Tommy Runs in Seaham along scenic seafront and coastal trails with timed 5 km and 10 km races, plus finisher medal and T shirt. A minute silence before each race honours Remembrance and proceeds support veterans.

Run the scenic Derwentwater 10, a 10 miles clockwise loop around Derwent Water near Keswick on 1 Nov 2026. Enjoy an undulating tarmac course with midrace drinks and race day facilities including changing and showers.

Run under the stars around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir on 7 November 2026 with 3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options. Well marshalled and signed, this low light trail needs a head torch and rewards finishers with a bespoke medal and treats.

Enjoy a scenic lakeside run around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with a 6.7 mile trail loop through autumn woods and rolling terrain, fully marshalled and signed. Distances range from the 6.7 mile route up to a full marathon for every leve..