Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

Run the Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn on 31 October 2026, from Glenridding on Ullswater into the foothills of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes across scenic, varied trail terrain for a crisp autumn challenge.

Two road and coastal races along the Seaham seafront starting at the Tommy War Memorial Statue, with 5 km and 10 km options, live chip timing, and a one minute silence before each race.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Scenic trail runs from Glenridding around Ullswater, offering 10k and 14k options with a unique steamer start when conditions allow. Expect rocky, rooty trails, compulsory kit checks and a memorable lakeside finish.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join the Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham for a scenic trail along the River Wear with cathedral views. Complete 3 km or more to earn a themed Remembrance medal in this timed event that includes a two minute silence.

Trail runs at Slaley Hall near Hexham offer a half marathon and a 10 km route through forest and estate grounds. Canicross is allowed, live chip timing is used, and finishers receive a medal plus food and a hot drink.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

Litton Birks Fell Race on 21 November 2026 in Litton is a punchy 5 km fell with about 362 m of ascent on a new course introduced in 2024. Finish at the cosy Queens Arms for food and friendly fell running vibes.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Tackle the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat on 5 December 2026, a roughly 55 mile winter ultra looping through the wild Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall. Expect GPS tracking, a 24 hour cutoff and a finisher medal.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

Tackle a classic winter hill challenge in Southern Galloway with 17.5 km and 800 m of ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet before a warming finish. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue, all profits support their work.