Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2025-2026

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in County Durham, starts from Shotley Bridge near Consett and offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic routes showcase the natural beauty of the area, passing four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and De..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races, held in Jedburgh, Scotland, feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race with four legs totaling 38 miles. The ultramarathon course is fully marked with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. The relay race covers distances of 10, 7, 11, and..

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete both races. The courses are fully marked, ensuring clear navig..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

The Tommy Run is a commemorative running event held in Seaham, County Durham, along the scenic seafront featuring roads, paths, promenade, and some trail sections. Starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue—a poignant sculpture of a WWI soldier—the event includes 5km and 10km race options, suitable f..

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival, held in Tayport, Scotland, offers a scenic trail running experience through Tentsmuir Forest. The 2025 event features multiple distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 5km junior run for ages 11-15, and a 1.2km family fun run. All courses ar..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a unique night-time ultra running event held at Balgone Estate, East Lothian, Scotland. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked 5km off-road trail loop. The race offers solo and team relay options, with teams of..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Newburn Leisure Centre offers a friendly, all-abilities running event led by qualified coaches. Held at Newburn Activity Centre in Newburn, participants engage in interval-based training featuring hill efforts, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied terrain. The session fos..

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra distances, with laps of approxima..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Hamsterley Forest Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Taking place in November 2025, this night-time event offers a unique running experience through well-marked forest trails, gravel tracks, and occasional muddy paths. The course i..

The Gibside Fruitbowl will take place in Rowlands Gill on Sunday 16 November 2025. You can run 7 miles.

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K Trail Runs take place at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham, set within 1,000 acres of woodland on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring 7 miles through the t..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

The Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) will take place in Newcastleton on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, feature 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshaled, offering challenging routes that ascend and descend Blackford Hill, starting from the Hermitage o..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs, hosted by Scurry Events, take place in Edinburgh's scenic Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve. The event features 10km and 5km trail runs on a single-lap, mixed-terrain course that includes challenging routes over Blackford Hill,..

The Tufty Trail Race, organized by Falkland Trail Runners, is a 5-mile trail running event held in the scenic Falkland Estate near Strathmiglo, Fife. The course features a challenging climb toward the Lomond Hills, a loop through Drumdreel woods, and a fast downhill finish back to the start. The rac..

The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is a challenging 55-mile winter ultra marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests runners' physical and mental endurance in harsh winter conditions. Participants navigate a loop throu..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Land of Oak & Iron offers a friendly, all-abilities running event held along the scenic Derwent Walk in the Land of Oak & Iron area. This approximately 75-minute session features interval-based training with hill efforts, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied terrain suita..

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 laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ultra..