Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

A fully way-marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five aid stations and a 24 hour time limit. The 2026 event is now full and the minimum age is 16.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A navigational fell event at Seathwaite Farm, Cumbria on 13 September 2026. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles focus on mountaineering skills, navigation and route choice.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, plus a scenic 10K circular walk. Chip timing, medals and event t-shirts are provided, and part of the proceeds support Scottish Veterans Residences.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail ultra based in Hawes that follows the Cam Road and the Yorkshire Three Peaks on classic limestone trails. Choose a 70 km route with 2185 metres ascent or extend by 30 km to complete 100 km with an extra 984 metres.

A 50 km trail ultra from Hawes Market House over Pen-y-Ghent on North Yorkshire limestone trails, with Ranger Ultras support, on-course provisions and navigation files provided. Entries limited to 50 and minimum age 20.

A 50 km ultra from Wooler through the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026 using a digital GPS route with an 11 hour limit. Aid stations, medical cover, GPS tracker and a finisher medal are provided; entries are limited and age 18 plus.

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A trail event around Grasmere in the Lake District offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical descents and mountain summits. Outposts, mandatory safety kit and a plastic free policy are enforced.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite on 19 September 2026, visiting Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How. Forest sections are marked and proceeds support Thornthwaite Church restoration.

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.