Kielder
Trail Running Calendar near Kielder 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kielder for 2026-2027! We've gathered 27 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.
Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.
Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.
A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.
A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.
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.
Giant inflatable obstacle courses at Floors Castle on 29 and 30 August 2026 with 2.5 km and 5 km options, open to ages five and up.
September 2026
Timed loop trail event in Borders Forest Park: complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in 8 hours with electronic wristband timing.
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.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
October 2026
Off-road races around Kielder Water on the weekend of 3 to 4 October 2026, including marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races with on-site services.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charity.
Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon with a relay option held in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival. The event on 24 October 2026 is presented as LGBTIQ+ and nonbinary friendly, with entries opening 1 March 2026 at 8pm.
December 2026
A winter 55 mile (ish) ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland, run under Trail Running Association licence with GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
January 2027
A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.
An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.