Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Run to the Rising Sun is a scenic 10k trail at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one summit then mostly downhill over gravel, grass and woodland paths. Traffic free and marshalled, finishers get a memento and wild flower see..

Event details The Silent Night Race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and takes place on Friday 19 December 2025 in the St. John’s Chapel area of Weardale. The course is an out-and-back fell route to Chapelfell Top (703 m). The distance i..

Tackle a winter ultra of 65 km and 2000 m ascent from The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale, across remote footpaths and summits. Self navigate, refuel at hot feed stations and celebrate with pizza at the finish.

Enjoy a winter trail in Kirkby Lonsdale on 5 km, 10 km or 20 km routes through footpaths, riverbanks and fells with Lune Valley views. Festive finish treats include Santa hats, hot drinks and mince pies or a finisher beer for longer routes.

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Take on the Stoop fell race at Penistone Hill on 21 December, an 8 km moorland loop with festive flair as every finisher gets a Santa hat and a Curly Wurly. Organised by Wharfedale Harriers with chip timing; full kit may be required.

Event details The Chevin Chase is a hilly, multi-terrain race that starts and finishes in Guiseley and follows a scenic 7 mile circuit of Otley Chevin. The event takes place on Boxing Day (26 December 2025) and is in its 46th year. The orga..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

Event details The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025 at the Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events and uses SiEntries for entries. E..

Event at a glance The Wooler Vertical 1k feet Trail Race takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events. Pre-entry is required via SiEntries. E..

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a 31 miles winter trail from Robin Hood's Bay with about 3,400 ft of climbing. Enjoy dramatic cliff top Cleveland Way views, support the trail with your entry and earn a finisher T shirt and medal.

Take on the winter coastal challenge of Hardmoors 15 in Robin Hood's Bay, a 17.5 mile trail loop with about 1,700 ft of ascent. Limited to 150 runners, this scenic race rewards finishers with a medal and tech tee.

The North Tyneside Trail 12k will take place in Whitley Bay on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Kick off 2026 at Whinlatter Forest with dog friendly 5k and 10k trail runs on the gentler south side, featuring marked, chip timed courses. Individual starts give dogs room and runners may take up to two dogs for a scenic, sociable run.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

Bowland Ultra on 10 Jan 2026 in Slaidburn covers 42 miles with 5,577 ft of ascent across trails, tracks, road and boggy ground. Expect winter conditions, four aid stations, a finishers meal, GPS tracking and support for Morecambe Bay Foodba..

Event details The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House take place on 10 January 2026 at Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG. Distances and minimum ages are: 5 km (age 11+) 10 km (age 15+) Half Marathon (age 17+) Route maps are pub..

Event overview The Winter Wipeout! is a deep winter fell run on Saturday 10 January 2026, starting at Ingram Cafe, NE66 4LT. The route is a roughly half marathon (approx.) out-and-back to the summit of Hedgehope and back to the start. The c..

Tackle a rugged winter half in the stunning Forest of Bowland around Slaidburn, supporting local foodbanks. Expect 13 miles with big climbs, unmarked route and variable January conditions, then enjoy a hot meal and a memento at the finish.