Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

Run your own distance in this 7-hour timed challenge along the River Wear. The flat trail course offers scenic cathedral views. Choose your laps to earn a themed medal and goody bag.

The Hawkswick Dash is a classic BOFRA fell race in Littondale. The short but steep 1.4-mile course features a ridge climb and a fast, technical descent. It's a family-friendly event with races for juniors and seniors.

Choose your own adventure along the River Wear at this flexible 7-hour running challenge. Run from 3km to an ultra, enjoying scenic trail views of Durham Cathedral. All finishers get a themed medal, a goody bag, and support from a fully-sto..

Take on the Baystones & Wansfell fell race in the Lake District on 21 June 2026, a scenic but testing 10.8 km course with 504 m of climb around Troutbeck. Pre entry and day registration available with modest fees and limited parking.

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail adventure in County Durham on June 21, 2026. Choose from 3.5, 9, or 15 mile routes along the Teesdale Way. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, and a community atmosphere with a five-hour cutoff.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Event Overview The South Scotland Outdoor Festival is a multi-day event scheduled for 26–28 June 2026. It takes place on the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway. Program and Activities The event features a variety of outdo..

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

This 50th anniversary fell race runs from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back. All entry fees support the local mountain rescue team who marshal the 6.2 km course. The event is open to runners 18 and over.

Run a scenic coastal trail near Widdrington that's a bit longer than a standard 10K. Enjoy a relaxed event with live music and food vendors after the run. The course is open to runners and walkers alike.

The Blencathra Fell Race is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. This category 'AM' race covers 13 km with 825 m of ascent near Mungrisdale. It demands strong mountain craft and is not for beginners.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Race to the summit of Yorkshire's highest fell, Whernside. This 10.5 km BM category race starts under the Ribblehead Viaduct, featuring a steep direct climb and a fast finish back at The Station Inn. Run under FRA rules with mandatory kit c..

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

Beat the Bounds is a classic Lake District event where you can run or walk the historic Patterdale parish boundary. Choose from four distances, from a tough 28-mile ultra to a gentle 6-mile family walk. It's a community fundraiser supportin..

The DalesRunner 30 is a 30 km circular trail run ascending to Great Britain's highest pub at Tan Hill Inn. With varied terrain and aid stations offering vegan and gluten-free options, it provides a challenging route through the Yorkshire Da..

The Swinner Swagger is a 15.5 km trail run through the Yorkshire Dales, featuring the climb up Swinner Gill and a scenic finish through iconic flower meadows near Muker. Runners navigate a marked course with mandatory kit checks. The event..

A 20 mile unmarked fell event in Northumberland on 4 July 2026, including climbs of Cheviot and Hedgehope. Entries open 1 February 2025 and the event is limited to 300 places, with a non-competitive Challenge Walk option.