Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2026-2027

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and bobble hats, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A 7 hour timed challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with aid stations, goody bags and vegan options available.

A 6.6 km fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) in Weardale run entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain; navigation experience and strict kit rules apply.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

A *10 km* trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.

Trail time challenge on a signed riverside trail in Durham offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and on course aid.

Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

Coastal trail running in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across sand and dunes, fully marked and electronically timed, and included in the season leaderboard.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.

An eight hour loop challenge on mixed coastal and trail terrain on 27 Feb 2027, with *4.366 mile* laps timed by electronic wristbands and lap totals equating to half, full and ultra marathon distances.

A 50 km ultramarathon along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, rural trails and towns, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Nighttime trail runs at Kielder Waterside under gold tier dark skies, organised by Trail Outlaws with multiple distances and entry fees from £25 to £70.

Coastal ultra from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park with 54 km and 27 km options, live chip timing, feed stations along the route, and a pre race shuttle service from the finish to the starts.