Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging 30.4 km (18.9 miles) fell and trail running event held in Upper Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales, England. Starting and finishing at Scar House Reservoir, the course ascends over Little Whernside and traverses the Great Whernside plateau ridge, passing thro..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a classic fell-running navigation race held in the Lake District. The 70th edition takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale (CA11 0NL) on Sunday 14 September 2025. The Classic route runs about 25 miles with around 8,000 feet of ascent and descent, with sho..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, is a scenic 5-mile trail run featuring 500 feet of elevation. The course includes a mix of tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, passing through local woodlands such as Hellhole Wood. The event takes place at Shield Row School in..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation over difficult and often hazardous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. The..

Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon & Half is a classic off-road event organized by Keighley & Craven AC, based in Haworth in the Brontë Country (South Pennines). The programme offers a Full Marathon (26.2 miles with about 3,065 ft ascent) and a Half Marathon (14.8 miles with about 1,750 ft ascent), run..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Tilberthwaite Farm. The race covers approximately 22 km (12.4 miles) with a climb of 1535 meters (4003 feet) over a new route introduced in 2025. The course..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The course features classic limestone trails, including the ascent of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascent of 1280 meters. Runners follow historic rout..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loo..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The original ultra-distance race covers 70 km with 2,185 meters of ascent, traversing the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Gh..

The Hardmoors 60 is a challenging 62-mile ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. The route traverses scenic cliff tops and passes through coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarboro..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this 11-mile route features approximately 6,000 feet of ascent, covering key terrain including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6 km fell-running event near Keswick in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite/St Mary’s Church. The course climbs about 870 m over forest tracks, paths and open fell, visiting checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat Ho..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island. Organized by Cold Brew Events, it offers three race distances: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles, all following the scenic St Oswald’s Way route. Runners experience a diverse course featuring stunning coastline views..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile race with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts from Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, ascending through fields and rough terrain to the summit of Great Whernside before returning to the start. The course features a mix of gr..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two routes: a 10-mile run and a 5-mile run, both partially following the original..

The Anne Allan Trail Run (seniors) is a charitable, memorial 9-km trail race organized by Alnwick Harriers in Northumberland. The undulating circular route takes runners through the picturesque Ingram Valley on a mix of road and trail surfaces. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the event suppor..

13 Valleys Ultra is a Lake District National Park trail challenge offering four distances: 2 Valleys Trail 22.4 km, 5 Valleys Ultra 58.4 km, 7 Valleys Ultra 110.3 km, and 13 Valleys Ultra 184.3 km. The route uses fully way-marked paths with regular check-points and feed stations, weaving through Bor..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is a challenging 13 km (8.1 miles) fell race held on Ilkley Moor, featuring 370 meters (1,214 feet) of ascent. The course offers a mix of rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery tree roots and wooden bridges,..