Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2025-2026

Run the stunning Northumberland coast at Endurancelife in Bamburgh, featuring sandy beaches, dunes and cliff top views across 10K to ultra distances. Fully marked routes, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run through Whinlatter Forest on 28 February 2026 for a runnable, undulating 5K or 10K in the dark. Head torches are required and dogs are welcome with individual starts to give pups space.

Join Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill on 1 March 2026 for scenic off road trail runs around Edinburgh with 10km and 5km options. Marked and marshalled routes, a family fun run and a race memento make it great for all ages.

Run the scenic John Muir Way 50 km trail or share the distance in a 2 x 25 km relay on 7 March 2026, starting at Port Seton and finishing at Foxlake in Dunbar. Transport from finish to start and coastal views included.

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

Take on the Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra, a scenic 54 km or 27 km coastal route from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay. Enjoy sea views and historic castles en route and finish with a medal and long sleeve t shirt.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.

Run from the shadow of Alnwick Castle on scenic routes through Hulne Park and the Priory, with 10 km and half marathon options. Every entry supports NE Youth and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and post race snacks.

Tackle 55 miles across the rugged North York Moors and Cleveland Hills from Guisborough to Helmsley along the Cleveland Way. Expect long climbs, sweeping views and strict checkpoints and kit rules that reward grit and route savvy.

Run the dramatic Cheviot Hills in this 11 mile fell race on 22 March 2026, tackling climbs up The Cheviot and Hedgehope for big views and serious ascent. Timed race with medals and marshals makes it a classic spring fell challenge.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle 11 km of steep climbs and technical descents across Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor at the Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026. Expect rugged single track, stunning moorland views and friendly post race cakes and coffee.

Take on Lakes Traverse 2026, a stunning 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees seafront to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect rugged fells, dramatic lakes and classic coast to coast scenery in a true endurance challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Tackle the Northern Traverse, a 300 km self supported ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three national parks and about 6,500 m of ascent. Run across mountains, valleys and moors over five days from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

DalesRunner 20 invites trail runners to tackle the rugged Yorkshire Dales around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor. Expect very hilly, technical single track with steep climbs and wild descents on a fully marked route. Entries are limited.

Run Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors in the Moors Traverse, about 80 km with 1,600 m of climb finishing at Robin Hoods Bay. Self sufficient runners get staffed checkpoints, maps and a transported drop bag.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.