Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Take on the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 with 12 or 25 mile routes through the Yorkshire Dales from Cracoe Village Hall. Well stocked checkpoints and a finish meal welcome runners and walkers 16+.

Join a scenic 5 mile or 10 mile run around Derwent Reservoir on 22 Feb 2026, featuring trails, woodland and a full reservoir lap on closed roads for the 10 mile. Finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and snacks, and the 5 mile allows..

Run under the stars at Whinlatter Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Bring up to two dogs or go solo, pack a head torch and enjoy a chip timed, marked forest course.

Take on the Northumberlandia 10K at nighttime, racing up and around the sculpted landform and through countryside by headtorch. Enjoy varied trails, a water stop, a bespoke finisher medal and a lively event village with café and stalls.

Run the Inov8 High Cup Nick Fell Race in Dufton on 28 Feb 2026, a scenic 15 km out and back to High Cup Nick along the Pennine Way. Entry supports the village hall and includes registration at the hall plus homemade soup and roll.

Join the iconic Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026 for a thrilling 8 km moorland challenge around Ilkley Moor. Expect steep, rocky descents and testing terrain on this classic fell race for experienced runners.

Tackle a muddy multi terrain 10K through Ripon countryside on 1 March 2026 and enjoy a friendly chip timed race that supports St Wilfrid's School. A single lap course welcomes club runners and families with a 1K fun run for kids.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Take on the Eskdale Eureka fell race on Sun 1 Mar 2026 in the North York Moors, based at Castleton Cricket Club, a challenging 14.3 km course with about 470 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day, with proceeds supporting Clev..

Take on the John Muir Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 50 km coastal trail along East Lothian with a team relay for two. Follow coastal, rural and woodland paths from Port Seton to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Run under star filled skies with Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Run Series at UK dark sky venues like Kielder. Night trail races from 10K to 26.6 miles offer a friendly, highly rated atmosphere for adventurous runners.

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on Sat 7 Mar 2026 is a classic fell race around Pendle offering Pennine ridges and wide views. About 9.4 miles with 545 m of climb, pre entries and day entries are welcome for a rewarding spring challenge.

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 29 mile trail ultra with about 3,000 ft of climbing through Eden Valley near Pennines and Howgills. Stone circles, waterfalls and village charm await; open to runners and walkers with full tracking.

Experience the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay, passing iconic castles and fishing villages. Take the 54 km ultra or the new 27 km option and finish with a medal and long sleeve event shirt.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

Tackle rugged gritstone moors in the Haworth Hobble, a classic off road 51 km ultra with about 1,340 m of ascent across Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect remote trails, full kit requirements and hearty feeds on route.

Join the 100th Punk Panther Welcome Way, a scenic trail race around Otley on March 14, 2026, winding through moorland, reservoirs, canals and woodland. Distances from 13 to 50 miles offer a tough and beautiful challenge for trail runners.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.