Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

Four organised fell-running courses run from Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen as part of a three-day Yomp festival, from a family 10k to the ThruDark 65k Ultra, with GPS tracking, feed stations, catering and camping onsite.

A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.

A trail running event in Teesdale on 4 July 2027 offering 3.5, 9 and 15 mile marked courses with marshals, aid stations and a five hour cut off. The event includes post run yoga, photos, finish mementos and parking options.

A course-marked mountain race from Patterdale covering 57 km with 3700 m ascent, featuring ridge running, Striding and Swirral Edges, and GPS tracking. Entry requires a minimum age of 19 and the event awards ITRA/UTMB points.

A technical *28 km* skyrace with 2700 m of ascent around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 17 July 2027. The route includes hands on rock sections and scrambling and requires demonstrated mountain and climbing experience to enter.

A coastal double marathon event on 28-29 August 2027 starting in Berwick upon Tweed and finishing in North Berwick. Routes include 84 km, 42 km and a 10 mile option with signed trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops, catering and camping.

MTC GLAISTIG is a 31.3 mile single day ultra from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It is day two of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners, with mandatory kit, tracking and a finisher medal.

MTC Nuckelavee is a single day ultra of 40.1 miles and serves as Day 3 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA end to end series. Entry is limited and the race enforces cut offs based on a minimum average speed of 4 mph.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.