Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

Tackle the Hartsop Hop, a classic Lake District fell race from Hartsop covering 19.5 km with 1370 m of ascent. Expect rugged ridges, steep descents and spectacular Haweswater views; enter in advance or on the day while places remain.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Tackle 21 km of dramatic lakeshore and woodland trails around Derwentwater at the Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon in Keswick. Hilly terrain and sweeping views reward every step and finishers earn a bespoke medal.

Take on the Scafell Pike Trail Marathon around Keswick on 23 August 2026, a challenging 44 km single lap route over Scafell Pike and through Borrowdale. Expect rugged navigational mountain sections, stunning views and a bespoke medal.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

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.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Take on Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Guisborough for rugged moorland trails and big climbs. Three distances suit a range of abilities and a friendly, well marshalled event makes for a memorable day.

GNR & Time Turner Time Challenge in Durham invites runners to choose any distance or tackle a seven hour time challenge on a scenic River Wear loop with views of Durham Cathedral. Finish 3 km for a medal and collect pins for longer distance..

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Run the Malham 10k Trail Race amid dramatic limestone scenery, with a climb to Weets Top and a thrilling descent past Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, it finishes with post race food, a beer and great views.

Join Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on 5 September 2026 for scenic forest runs from 5 km to 52 km suitable for all abilities. Fast trails, steady climbs, weekend camping and refill stations for reusable bottles make it a weekend adventure.

Take on the classic Grisedale Horseshoe on Sat 5 Sep 2026 around Ullswater, a demanding 16 km fell race with 1525 m of climb through dramatic Lake District scenery. Entries are limited and pre entry is required for this iconic community cha..

Run scenic, well marshalled trails around Derwentwater from Fitz Park Keswick with stunning views of Skiddaw, Blencathra and the northern fells. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes and enjoy live music, food stalls and lively festival atmosphere.