Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is an off-road running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd. The undulating 19-mile route starts near Milnthorpe in Cumbria and showcases a mix of coast and countryside, with easy M6 access and low-level terrain suitable for February conditions. The route passes Dalham Deer P..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race held at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick, Cumbria. The fully marked, hilly course winds through hard-packed gravel tracks, twisting dirt paths, and muddy bridleways inside the forest, suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners. Ni..

The Glentress Trail Running Event, held in the scenic Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders near Peebles, offers 21k, 10k, and a new 5k trail run ideal for beginners. The courses feature a mix of forest singletrack, gravel trails, and moorland with stunning panoramic views. The 21k route is chall..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route, both offering beautiful countryside views. The 2026 event features the South loop first, p..

Endurancelife Northumberland offers a unique trail running experience along the dramatic Northumberland coastline, featuring distances of 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. The event showcases stunning coastal scenery including sandy beaches, dunes, rocky cliffs, and iconic Bamburgh C..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event held at the scenic Derwent Reservoir on the Durham and Northumberland border. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that loops around the reservoir, featuring a mix of firm trails, footpaths, grass, and woodla..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event on the North York Moors National Park, starting from a lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe (NZ 945002). The route follows part of the Lykewake Walk path to Lilla Howe, home to Lilla Cross, the Moors’ oldest cross, with a visit to Lou..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is a unique night-time running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Featuring a fully marked, scenic course, the event offers two distance options: a challenging 10K route with 380 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K route with 200 meters o..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, showcasing East Lothian's iconic coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails. The route starts at Port Seton Promenade and passes through historic towns including Aberlady, Gull..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, set in Morland near Penrith. The largely off-road course uses mixed terrain and around 3000 feet of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south as it winds through the Eden Valley toward the edge..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through urban and natural landscapes, including riverside meadows and country parks. The event emphas..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The race starts at..

The Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the circular Welcome Way trail. The course traverses diverse landscapes including moorlands, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland, and woodlands, featuring highlights like Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. Di..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..