Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2026-2027

A trail event in Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km routes across moorland, woodland and reservoir views. The 53 km includes mandatory kit requirements, feed stations and live chip timing.

Course Format The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is a timed event where participants try to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit. Each lap is 4.366 miles long. The cut-off time for starting a final lap is 7 hours, 59..

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Experience a scenic trail half marathon through the historic Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. This autumnal run features wooded trails and coastal paths while supporting the South Queensferry RNLI.

Tommy Runs takes place on the Seaham seafront around the Tommy War Memorial Statue with timed 5 km and 10 km courses on road, promenade and coastal trails. A one minute silence is observed before each race.

A trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 hosted by Scurry Events. It offers half marathon, 10km, 5km and 1.2km runs on marked, marshalled off road routes and supports local community groups.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A six hour night time ultra on the John Muir Way at Balgone Estate where runners complete repeated 5 km off road loops solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base, music and lighting on the course.

Join this timed challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run as many laps as you choose over six hours to earn a themed medal and celebrate personal milestones on a scenic trail course.

A flexible time challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km to ultra, Remembrance medals and distance pins. The event features signed trail laps, aid stations, goody bags and a two minute silence.

A MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel on Sun 8 Nov 2026 with pre-entry via SiEntries and on-the-day entry. Minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail races at Slaley Hall in November 2026 include a 10km lap of the estate and a half marathon through Slaley Forest. The event features live chip timing, finishers' medals, on-site parking, and a canicross option.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 Nov 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run with elf hats for children and charity proceeds for Friends of the Hermitage and Braid and Morningside Primary School.

A winter ultra from Ingram Village Hall across the Cheviot hills of about 55 miles, organized by Cold Brew Events with GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit. Licensed by the Trail Running Association.

Experience a festive trail run through the stunning private grounds of Scotland’s historic Glamis Castle. With 1 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances, there is an event for everyone including canicross runners and families.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

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.

Take part in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run as many trail laps as you choose to earn a themed medal, goody bag, and a seasonal bobble hat.