Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2025-2026

Silent Night Race is a challenging night fell run to Chapelfell Top under starlight, testing navigation on rough, pathless terrain. Strict kit and proof of prior off path navigation are required, and entry is adults only.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.

Join the festive Santa and Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve with 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through riverside paths and fields. Enjoy muddy trails, a finisher medal and hot chocolate while supporting Young Lives vs Cancer.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13 km trail run around scenic Melrose for a festive, hilly challenge suitable for varied weather. Limited to 150 places so sign up early for a fun seasonal outing with fellow runners.

Celebrate the shortest day with an 8 mile trail run along St Cuthbert's Way from Hethpool to Wooler. Cheviot Trail Events provides transport to the start; trail shoes recommended and dogs are not permitted.

Join the festive North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec 2025 to support Medicins sans Frontieres. Choose from three beach distances from 2 km to 10 km and enjoy a coastal, potentially splashy route for all ages.

Run a 15 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 27 December, summiting Deadwater Fell before a thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series, this rugged forest and mountain bike trail promises a bold winter adventure.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race on 28 December 2025 in Wooler, Northumberland. A scenic 5 mile loop from the Cheviot Centre with about 800 ft of climbing on marked trails for an invigorating winter run.

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Support St Teresa's Hospice at the Deepdale Dash, a scenic 5 mile trail through the River Tees, Pecknell Woods and Deepdale Nature Reserve. Expect muddy, technical terrain and a warm finish with refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under Kielder Forest skies on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with flowing bike trails and 447 m ascent. Enjoy a social vibe, prizes on the night and Shadowlands series points.

Challenge yourself on the Brampton Trail Run: a scenic, undulating 7 kilometre off road route in Cumbria on 4 January 2026. Expect muddy trails, a finisher medal, and a friendly event village with coffee and photos.

Run a scenic 12 kilometre coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track at Churchill Playing Fields. Undulating clifftops, coastal paths and muddy woodland deliver an adventurous route with brilliant..

Celebrate the new year with a fun map based score event at Hardwick Park hosted by CLOK on Sunday 4 January. Choose 60, 45 or 30 minute courses for a timed navigation challenge suitable for all levels.

Take on a deep winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back, on a fully marked and marshalled course. Expect winter conditions, mandatory kit and a warming bowl of soup at the finish for a memorable January trail challenge.

Join the Hamsterley Winter Trails on 10 January for a scenic 10k or Half Marathon through frosty forest tracks and trails, with hot soup and a bespoke event mug at the finish. Eco friendly practices, aid stations and on course medical suppo..

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Join the Ashington 10K Trail Run on Sunday 11 January 2026 for a scenic 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Enjoy flat woodland trails, lakeside paths and a canicross friendly vibe with medals at the finish.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park for scenic mixed terrain runs starting by the Victorian manor, with distances from a 1.6km family fun run to a half marathon. Marshaled courses, post race treats and medals for all.