Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Run the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the North Pennines and Nine Standards, finishing below Richmond Castle. Expect rugged, self sufficient adventure through spectacular Dales scenery.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultramarathon following Wainwright's coast to coast route across the northern edge of the North York Moors with about 1,600 m of ascent. Remote trails, hearty aid stations and a dramatic finish at Robin H..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Explore quieter forest tracks around Whinlatter Top in this chip timed Lakeland Paws event offering 9 km or 12 km routes with rolling climbs. Dog friendly with harness required and borrowable kit available, perfect for trail lovers.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Take on the updated Samaritans Way trail routes in Guisborough on 4 April 2026, with 10 km and 21 km options for runners and walkers. Enjoy countryside trails, a finisher T shirt and medal, and help raise funds for Teesside Samaritans.

MindOverMoors OG is a scenic 10 km trail run at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub on 4 April 2026 for mental health awareness. Entries limited to 200, with part of fees donated and the hub offering postrace deals.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Run a scenic 10 kilometre mix of road and trail around Helmsley on an undulating single loop through woods, fields and the market town. In its 15th year, this friendly race raises funds for the open air pool and local Samaritans.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Experience the wild beauty of the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark from Stanhope, tackling moorland climbs, waterfalls and woodland single track trails. Choose a 10k or half marathon, with waymarking, feed stations and a finishers mug.

Tackle the iconic 26 mile Allendale Challenge around the North Pennines in support of the volunteer North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Enjoy rugged peat bog scenery, chip timing and a shirt and pin while helping a vital charity.

Run the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on 11 April 2026, a scenic trail through Fountains Abbey, Studley Water and Hackfall Woods with 13, 20 or 35 mile options. Tackle rolling climbs, soak up great views and earn a finisher medal and T shirt.

The Charm Bracelet 10k is a scenic 7.4 mile trail from Skinningrove up the cliffs along the Cleveland Way. Open to runners and walkers, it includes a finisher medal, checkpoint snacks and a 2.5 hour cutoff.

Experience epic Lake District trails from Keswick with 53k and 23k options that climb iconic peaks and circle Derwent Water. Expect live tracking for ultras, marshalled routes, a themed medal and a hot post race meal.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Take on the Charm Bracelet Marathon, a scenic 26.5 mile trail from Redcar to Whitby that winds along the Cleveland Way with sand, cliffs, rocks and coastal views. With 300 places and a 10 hour cutoff the event welcomes runners and walkers.

Run the rugged Cleveland Way coast at the CBTE Charm Bracelet Half Marathon on April 12 2026. This 14.35 mile trail from Redcar to Staithes features sand, cliffs and rocky tracks, offering a scenic challenge that welcomes walkers.