Trail Running calendar near Kielder 2026-2027

Take on the North Star Ultra a 170 mile multi leg trail ultra starting from Kielder Castle over a weekend in June. Choose solo or team entries and tackle five scenic legs with live tracking and on route support.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Choose 42 km, 21 km or 10 km routes around Coniston Water, winding past Tarn Hows, Beacon Tarn and woodland trails with spectacular mountain views. Celebrate at a lively event village with food, drinks, live music and finishers medals.

Run along Ullswater in the Lake District at Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on 13 June 2026, with 10 km and half marathon options. Dog friendly with live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and event merchandise.

Ulverston Fell Race heads into the Lake District on Saturday 13 June 2026 for a short but sharp climb to the top of Flan Fell with lovely views. Entry on the day and a full programme of junior races make this a friendly community event.

Join the L100 Recce 4, a coached recce along 26 miles from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, tracing the first half of the Lakeland 50 and 100. Practice the climbs, test kit and checkpoints with guided support and refreshments.

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around the historic Forcett Hall estate with 5km and 10km options on a 5km loop. Expect pasture, woodland and estate features, muddy footing and a friendly atmosphere with walkers welcome on the shorter route.

Tackle a scenic roughly 50 mile loop across the Cheviot hills on Saturday 20 June 2026, with a 24 hour limit and GPS tracking for all runners. Enjoy on course support, a finisher medal and t shirt, and the chance to win the Edwin Nelson Cup..

Enjoy a scenic trail half marathon around Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales, with about 900 m of ascent and three steep climbs. Expect way marked routes, stunning Wharfedale views and a hearty post race meal and beer.

Enjoy summer trails around the Lune Valley from gentle 5 km family friendly riverside paths to challenging 20 km self navigate fell routes with panoramic views. Choose 5, 10 or 20 km and finish with refreshments and event merch.

Beyond the Lune Skyline Ultra in Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 June 2026 is a challenging 65 km loop with 2000 m of ascent and seven summits across footpaths and bridleways. Navigate on your own, refuel at two aid stations and reward yourself with..

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.

Hawkswick Dash on Sunday 21 June 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales is a short, scenic fell race that climbs to a skyline ridge then drops back to the field in a thrilling finish. Entry on the day only with low fees and junior races.

Take on Lord of The Run North, a scenic seven hour timed challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views where you choose how many laps to run. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and vegan friendly goody bags.

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 in Barnard Castle on 21 June 2026 offers 3.5, 9 and 15 mile trail routes along the Teesdale Way over rolling terrain. Fully marked courses, aid stations and post run yoga make it perfect for trail lovers.

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.