Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2025-2026

Take on scenic mixed terrain trails around Vogrie Country Park and the Tyne Valley, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house. Choose a 10 km, 5 km or 1.6 km fun run and enjoy post race snacks, a memento and café refreshments.

Run under dark skies in Kielder Forest on a 10 km night trail with 246 m of climbing, tackling short steep climbs and the zig zags of Simons Tester. Enjoy a fast finishing descent plus on the night prizes and series points.

Take on flat beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km or half marathon options. Live chip timing, medals and canicross friendly entries make this scenic seaside run ideal for fast times and finish line smiles.

Experience a 17 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest with sweeping climbs and flowing descent on mountain bike trails. Perfect for adventurous runners seeking a scenic challenge and series points in the Shadowlands Race Series.

Join the Duergar Nightcrawler, a 10 mile night trail through the fabled Simonside Hills near Rothbury on 7 February 2026. Tackle rugged trails under headtorch light and enjoy an event buff plus a cup of mulled wine afterwards.

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 o..

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 aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Run the stunning Northumberland coast at Endurancelife in Bamburgh, featuring sandy beaches, dunes and cliff top views across 10K to ultra distances. Fully marked routes, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Enjoy scenic trail running around Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh with 10km, 5km and a 1km family fun run on 1 March 2026. Off road, clearly marked routes and post race mementos make this a great day out for runners and families.

Run the scenic John Muir Way 50 km trail or share the distance in a 2 x 25 km relay on 7 March 2026, starting at Port Seton and finishing at Foxlake in Dunbar. Transport from finish to start and coastal views included.

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

Take on the Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra, a scenic 54 km or 27 km coastal route from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay. Enjoy sea views and historic castles en route and finish with a medal and long sleeve t shirt.

Run from the shadow of Alnwick Castle on scenic routes through Hulne Park and the Priory, with 10 km and half marathon options. Every entry supports NE Youth and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and post race snacks.

Tackle the Pendulum 2026 in the Cheviot Hills on 22 March 2026: an 11 mile fell run over The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill with big climbs and epic views. Well marked, marshalled and backed by mountain rescue for a memorable spring challenge.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.