Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2026-2027

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Newcastle on 22 August 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, five music zones, on-course water, a finisher medal and family and group ticket arrangements.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap mixed terrain courses from Tulliallan police college. Events include a half marathon, 10km, 5km, junior 5km and a 1.5km family fun run with medals and charity support.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

An evening running event in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 featuring a certified *5k* with chip timing plus several mini fun runs for children; finishers receive medals, goodie bags and ice cream from Giacopazzi's Gelato.

A 10 km multi-terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park with start and finish at Blaydon Rugby Club. The 11th and final edition includes chip timing, a finisher medal, food vendors and age-group prizes.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

A 7 hour timed trail event on 30 August 2026 in Durham with lap-based distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options, waters and snacks on course, medals and distance pins, plus a vegan goody bag option.

A 7 hour trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering lap based distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag; aid stations and vegan options are available.

A licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

An inflatable obstacle event in Edinburgh run over 2.5 kilometre laps with 2.5K to 15K options, music zones, hydration and finisher medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a participating adult.

A trail running event on 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle marking Kielder Forests centenary. Routes range from 6 km to 50 km, with forest trails, outposts for refills and onsite camping options.

An eight-hour trail challenge at Borders Forest Park where runners complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible. Lap timing is by wristband and laps count toward half, full or ultra marathon distances.

A functional fitness race in Livingston on 6 September 2026 combining 10 Xercises with either 10 x 400m or 10 x 800m runs, offered in solo, doubles, and relay categories with standard and LITE weight divisions.

An obstacle run in Fife/Kinross on 6 September 2026 offering adult 5 km and 10 km routes plus a 3 km kids option; entries include an event T shirt and finishers medal, with free parking, spectator access and photos.